§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will set out the compensation requirements for oil companies to pay(a) fishermen for (i) fixed gear and (ii) lobster pots and (b) net and line fishermen for damage to gear and for suspension of fishing during seismic surveys.
§ Mr. CurryAny payment by oil companies to fishermen whose activities are affected by seismic surveys is entirely a matter for negotiation between the parties concerned.