Scotland in Europe

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 February 1992.

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Photo of Mrs Ray Michie Mrs Ray Michie , Argyll and Bute 12:00, 26 February 1992

Does the Secretary of State agree that one of the most important issues facing Scotland today is the future of the fishing industry? Will he give an undertaking to the House today that he will lead the United Kingdom delegation in the forthcoming talks on the common fisheries policy so that he can be actively involved in securing EC money for a decommissioning scheme? He must agree that fishing is a top priority. If he will not do that, it is yet another reason for us to have a Scottish Parliament to look after our own affairs.

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