Mr Patrick Wall: And the Prime Minister. All of them have done a good job. They are rectifying some of the things that went wrong in the past. They have not got a very good base on which to work. They are now going into the last battle. I hope that it can be shown tonight that they have a united House of Commons behind them.
Mr Patrick Wall: Does my right hon. Friend accept that any agreement on a common fisheries policy will have to include agreement on conservation matters, licensing, quotas and policing? Does he agree that the latter is very important if British fishermen are to get a fair deal?
Mr Patrick Wall: Is my right hon. Friend aware that his very satisfactory statement is an essential prelude to the final negotiation on the common fisheries policy? Does he agree that there is now ample evidence that existing regulations are not being maintained? Will he therefore stand out for proper policing measures? With regard to quotas and access, will there be specific proposals concerning the waters...
Mr Patrick Wall: Will my hon. Friend welcome the new South African Ambassador to this country; and, as the most important issue between our two countries now is the future of Namibia, will he say how the United Nations can be recognised as an impartial umpire when it takes the view that SWAPO is the sole and authentic voice of the Namibian people? I feel that that is totally untrue.
Mr Patrick Wall: As all the major Warsaw Pact defence manoeuvres end in practising for nuclear war, would not that question be better directed to the Kremlin? Will my right hon. Friend reaffirm our loyalty to NATO and to the NATO Treaty, both in conventional and nuclear weapons?
Mr Patrick Wall: I congratulate my right hon. Friend on once again standing up for the rights of British fishermen. Is he aware that because of the further delay in the settlement of the common fisheries policy the industry cannot survive without further and immediate Government help? Will he make a statement as soon as possible before the recess?
Mr Patrick Wall: I greatly welcome the Government's decision, as there is clearly no satisfactory alternative to Trident. When does my right hon. Friend expect the first new submarine to be laid down? Will he also assure the House that in view of the number of submarine building yards in this country, this decision need have no effect on the building of fleet submarines—that is, nuclear hunter-killer...
Mr Patrick Wall: The right hon. Member for Stepney and Poplar (Mr. Shore) will forgive me if I do not follow the ramifications of his biased and fanciful speech, because it is well known that the Opposition are split on the Common Market. The Leader of the Opposition takes one view and the right hon. Gentleman takes an opposite view. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and my right hon....
Mr Patrick Wall: I congratulate my right hon. Friend on the budget package. Will he be a little more specific about certain issues concerning the fishing industry? For example, will British rights be preserved in the 50-mile zone, will the dumping of foreign fish below the cost of catching be ended, and will the British conservation values be maintained? Is he aware that these are very important matters to be...
Mr Patrick Wall: I agree with the hon. Member, but he must also reach the logical conclusion and look at the size of the forces on both sides. He will find that the Soviet side is much larger than NATO and that its forces are organised for offence rather than defence while NATO certainly is not.
Mr Patrick Wall: It is quite clear that the hon. Member for Dundee, West (Mr. Ross) wants to end all forms of defence. I remind him that so did some of his predecessors in the 1930s—and that landed us in Dunkirk. This time we shall not get a second chance. Anyone who believes that this country can be defended against the USSR without NATO either needs his head examining or, perhaps really wants the Soviet...
Mr Patrick Wall: Is my right hon. Friend aware that the use of the grant to adjust withdrawal prices will help all sections of the industry, and the use for dock charges and exploratory voyages will particularly benefit Hull? I note that the grant expires on 30 September. Does this indicate that my right hon. Friend hopes to have the common fisheries policy buttoned up by then?
Mr Patrick Wall: What action will my hon. Friend take about the disgraceful film that was broadcast on Sunday by BBC 2, entitled "Gone for a Soldier"? It depicted the Army as being a strike-breaking, civilian-bashing mob, commanded by incompetent officers.
Mr Patrick Wall: I congratulate all concerned on the conduct of the election, but will my right hon. Friend say what proposals the Government have for safeguarding the future and pensions of the security forces and the Civil Service in Zimbabwe?
Mr Patrick Wall: What about the old black and white television 405 frequency?
Mr Patrick Wall: I shall start by explaining the principles of citizens band radio. It is a small, hand- held wireless set, which is a two-way communication over a short distance of about 10 to 15 miles. The cost of a set in this country is approximately £80 to £120. Citizens band radio started in the United States in 1973. There are now over10 million sets in the United States. The sets are fitted...
Mr Patrick Wall: My hon. Friend has made an excellent suggestion. Computerisation would serve to cut down the number of civil servants. We have not yet been told how many would be required. I gather that it is difficult to estimate that at present. However, our guess—it is purely a guess—is 30 or 40. We are attempting to convince the Home Office that public pressure, which I shall show exists, and the...
Mr Patrick Wall: I am grateful to my hon. Friend. Safety regulations, not only in Scotland but for mountaineering rescue teams, for example, in Wales, would be helped enormously by the introduction of CB radio. In the United States it is claimed that 7,000 lives have already been saved through CB radios. Last and not least, it is fun. Why should we not enjoy ourselves in this country today? To put the...
Mr Patrick Wall: Can my right hon. Friend say when he expects the general election to take place?
Mr Patrick Wall: I thank my right hon. Friend for that reply. Is he aware that there is anxiety in some sections of the industry about the piecemeal approach to the CFP? Will he give an undertaking to negotiate on a satisfactory total allowable catch, national quotas and the protection of the interests of British fishermen?
