HC Deb 20 January 1983 vol 35 cc220-1W
34. Mr. John Townend

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what stage the distribution of the 15 million aid to the fishing industry announced on 27 October has now reached.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

Almost £13 million has so far been paid under this scheme.

35. Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a further statement on the position of the fishing industry.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

I have nothing to add to the statements which my right hon. Friend and I have made about the fishing industry recently.