§ 69. Mr. MansTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what benefits he assesses will accrue to the fishing industry from the current year's grant from the European Community for the improvement of marketing and processing facilities.
§ Mr. MacleanAwards made by the Commission under EC regulation 355/77 to projects aimed at improving the marketing and processing of agricultural and fisheries products are announced in June and December each year. The first awards for 1990 will be announced in June. For 739W 1989, the Commission announced awards totalling £2,538,668 to 22 projects in the fisheries sector in the United Kingdom.
§ 71. Mrs. Margaret EwingTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from, and what discussions he has had with, fishing industry representatives regarding prospects for the industry in 1990; and if he will make a statement on the outcome of these meetings.
§ Mr. CurryI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on 6 February 1990 to the hon. Member for Banff and Buchan (Mr. Salmond) at column571.