§ Mr. AncramTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking in respect of the representation of Scottish fishing interests in the European Council of Ministers after the setting up of the Scottish Parliament. [34589]
§ Mr. MacDonaldThe Government remain committed to involving Scottish Ministers in relevant Council meetings, which could include Scottish Ministers speaking for the UK in appropriate cases. Whoever speaks will do so on behalf of the UK as a whole and to an agreed UK position. Scottish fishing interests will therefore continue to be properly represented.