HC Deb 28 March 1985 vol 76 c321W
Mr. Forth

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the effects on employment in the United Kingdom's fishing industry of the possible entry of Spain and Portugal to the European Economic Community.

Mr. MacGregor

The Government's firm objective in the current negotiations on the entry of Spain and Portugal into the European Community is to ensure that the effective fishing opportunities of the United Kingdom fishing industry, and hence employment in the industry, are fully safeguarded.