§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking in respect of the plans by Iceland to resume whaling described as scientific whaling. [42168]
§ Mr. MorleyI intend to raise this issue with the Icelandic Fisheries Minister when I visit Reykjavik later this month. I shall make clear our opposition to any possible resumption of whaling.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to influence the Norwegian and Japanese Governments in respect of their whaling policy. [42169]
§ Mr. MorleyMy Government colleagues and I take every opportunity to draw to the attention of the Japanese and Norwegian Governments our continuing opposition to their whaling activities. The United Kingdom delegation 427W will be making our views very clear at the meeting of the International Whaling Commission that is currently taking place in Oman.