§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will announce the Government's plans for the restructing of the British fishing fleet as set out in the common fisheries policy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorWe are considering the views which have been put to us by the industry on how best to encourage the adaptation and development of the United Kingdom fishing fleet once the enabling Community legislation has been approved by the Council of Ministers. We shall announce our plans as soon as possible after discussions with the industry have been completed.