§ Mr. Randallasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what consultation he or his officials had with representatives of the British fishery industry on Isle of Man fishing limits; what further consultations are planned; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what discussions he or his officials have had with representatives of the Isle of Man Government to discuss fishing policy and in particular Isle of Man fishing limits; what further discussions are planned; and if he will make a statement;
(3) whether Her Majesty's Government will make it its policy to resist any attempts by the Isle of Man Government to extend its fishing limits from three to 12 miles; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorBritish fishery limits around the Isle of Man, as around the United Kingdom, were extended to 200 miles (or median lines) under the Fishery Limits Act 1976.
Discussions are being held with the Isle of Man Government on various proposals on fishing, including a suggestion that the island's jurisdiction over fisheries might be extended from the existing 3 mile limit to 12 miles. Wider consultations with those concerned, including the British fishing industry, will be undertaken if and when any such change is contemplated.