§ 35. Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he proposes to take to protect the prawn fishery on the accession of Spain and Portugal to the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. MacGregorFisheries aspects of the negotiations for Spain and Portugal's accession to the Community are still at a very early stage.
258WWe are seeking to ensure that the arrangements for Spanish and Portuguese accession will include adequate safeguards for the existing fishing opportunities of United Kingdom fishermen, including the prawn fishery.