§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the outcome of the meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers of the European Community held on 10 and 11 December in relation to the herring quotas in the North sea and other fisheries matters; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. JoplingThe Council of Fisheries Ministers did not meet on 10 or 11 December, but it is now expected to meet on 19 December.