§ 23. Mr. Ben ChapmanTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the role of the consultative forum on whaling. [42744]
§ Mr. MorleyWe have had very positive and supportive feedback about the first meeting of the Consultative Forum held in April. We look forward to building on this encouraging beginning.
§ Mr. CanavanTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement about the latest meeting of the International Whaling Commission. [42748]
§ Mr. MorleyI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Wyre Forest (Mr. Lock) on 2 June 1998,Official Report, columns 199–201.