Whitsun Adjournment

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:07 pm on 27 May 2004.

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Photo of John Cryer John Cryer Labour, Hornchurch 4:07, 27 May 2004

The hon. Gentleman will be aware that in 1972, when Britain applied to join what was then the common market, Norway also applied. Norway withdrew its application because the CFP was rushed through at the last minute, and Norway still has a powerful fishing fleet, whereas we have a fleet that has been decimated because of the CFP.