§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress has been made to address the problem of quota hoppers. [1169]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonWe attach great importance to achieving progress on this issue and we are striving to secure the best possible deal before the conclusion of the IGC. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has made our concerns clear in his meetings with European colleagues. We are looking actively at all available options with the European Commission and the Presidency.