HC Deb 21 April 1983 vol 41 cc176-7W
23. Mr. Foulkes

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the capital grants awarded to the fishing industry from the European Community are fair to each part of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Decisions on awards of European Community capital grants to the fishing industry under Regulations (EEC) Nos. 355/77 and 1852/78 are made by the European Commission, not by the Government. The decisions of the Commission will reflect its view of the merits of individual applications within the parameters laid down by the relevant EC legislation.