§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with representatives of the Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation and the Anglo North-Irish Fish Producers Association concerning quota allocations and the application of the Hague preference; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryAlthough I am aware of their concerns, these organisations have not contacted me directly, but Lord Arran, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State with responsibility for fisheries in Northern Ireland, has been in close touch with me concerning these matters.