§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is proposing to have discussions with the Spanish Government on the impact on the British fishing industry should the Spanish Government's application for accession to the European Economic Community be accepted ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithI am fully aware of the possible implications of Spanish accession for the British fishing industry and the Government's attitude to the negotiations will be framed accordingly. I expect to continue to meet the Spanish 343W Ministers responsible to discuss these and other matters.