§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if the Government oppose164W proposals put forward by the Government of Ireland that would permit coastal whaling; and if he will make a statement; [96336]
(2) if it is Her Majesty's Government's policy to oppose the Irish Government's compromise proposals to allow the resumption of coastal whaling, put to this year's International Whaling Commission; and if he will make a statement. [96334]
§ Mr. MorleyI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend for Harrow, East (Mr. McNulty) on 9 June 1999,Official Report, columns 348-50.