HC Deb 15 May 1980 vol 984 c624W
31. Mr. Hicks

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the present state of negotiations within the Council of Fisheries Ministers con cerning a common fisheries policy.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Since the statement which my right hon. Friend made to the House following the last Council of Fisheries Ministers on 29 January we have had bilateral consultation with Fisheries Ministers of other countries of the Community and with the Commission.