HC Deb 21 March 1979 vol 964 c661W
61. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take steps to bring forward the meeting of the Council of Ministers on the fisheries inshore industry instrument which otherwise will not be discussed for 12 months, and ensure that a firm decision is taken on the proposal.

Mr. Bishop

The timing of any Council of Ministers is a matter for the presidency. There is no reason to suppose that consideration of the further proposed measure to provide interim aid for the inshore industry in 1979 will be delayed. Consideration of longer term structural measures must take place in the context of current CFP negotiations.