HC Deb 24 March 1982 vol 20 c375W
24. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had within the EEC over the Shetland and Orkney fishery areas management scheme; and with what result.

Mr. Younger

The special needs of Shetland and Orkney fishermen have been fully advanced in the context of the case being made for satisfactory arrangements to protect the economies of communities particularly dependent on fishing. The European Commission is, of course, familiar with the content of the management scheme as a result of its direct contacts with Shetland and Orkney interests.

I hope that progress will be made in this matter when the fisheries negotiations are resumed.