Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 13 Rhagfyr 1973.
Mr James Prior
, Lowestoft
12:00,
13 Rhagfyr 1973
This is like old times. My hon. Friend the Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food recently announced consultations with all sides of the industry, including the minority of fishermen who favour the use of beam trawls. He is, I know, fully aware of the strength of feeling among certain hon. Members and also the inshore fishermen. We had better await the outcome of the consultations before considering the matter further.
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