§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations the Government have made to the European Commission to ensure that the minimum import price of Norwegian farmed salmon into the Community is reinstated.
§ Sir Hector MonroNone. Minimum import prices were introduced last autumn as an exceptional and temporary measure to counter low prices and expired on 17 May this year. Current data indicate that prices are well above the previous minimum import levels.
§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action is being taken to prevent Norwegian farmed Atlantic salmon being dumped on the United Kingdom market.
§ Sir Hector MonroWe are giving every assistance to the industry in its efforts to seek a more stable market. My right hon. Friend and I have had regular meetings with the industry to ensure full understanding of the situation and to discuss possible solutions, and have brought about the resumption of discussions between the Scottish and Norwegian fish farming representative organisations.