§ Q63. Dr. GodmanTo ask the Prime Minister what recent representations she has received concerning the present economic circumstances of the catching section of the fishing industry; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThe Government are well aware of the current difficulties facing the fishing industry, but between 1983 and 1988 the value of landings increased by over 40 per cent. There is an urgent need to work for effective conservation of fish on a Communitywide basis and to adopt improved quota management measures which will bring fishing capacity more closely into line with available opportunities.