During questions to the Department for Exiting the European Union, Martin called on the Government to assure the Grimsby-Cleethorpes fishing industry that it will not be let down following Brexit negotiations. Martin explained that the original 1970's negotiations damaged the local fishing industry, and asked the Minister, David Jones MP, to assure him that it won't be the case this time.
Martin Vickers
Brexit has been widely welcomed by leaders of the fishing industry in the Grimsby-Cleethorpes area. The industry was badly let down in the original negotiations in the 1970s. Can my right hon. Friend assure me that that will not be the case on this occasion?
Mr David Jones
My hon. Friend makes an extremely important point. The interests of the British fishing industry are at the forefront of the Government’s mind. Indeed, we have already had meetings with the Scottish fishermen and had round-table meetings at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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