49. Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the fishing industry in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. CurryAs I said in my reply to the hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr. Wallace) on 17 May landings of all species by United Kingdom vessels in the United Kingdom for 1989 were worth some £389 million 335W compared with £396 million in 1988. While fishing opportunities and earnings for North sea cod and haddock in 1990 have been reduced, the estimated value of landings so far this year based on the latest available information is at least similar to that at the same time last year.
§ 54. Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he last met representatives of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations to discuss catches.
§ Mr. CurryI last met my hon. Friend the Member for St. Ives (Mr. Harris) together with representatives of the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations, on 14 June, when a number of issues including catches were discussed.