§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has any proposals for the replacement of the interim European agricultural guidance and guarantee fund grant aid for fishermen for purchase, construction or improvement of fishing vessels in the event of the present scheme coming to an end.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithSuch a proposal would be a matter for the Commission of the European Communities. In July 1980 the Commission proposed a five year scheme to replace the interim scheme and this is under consideration by the Council in the context of the negotiations to revise the common fisheries policy. It would also be for the Commission to propose a further extension of the interim scheme for 1982.