FUEL COSTS AND THE FISHING INDUSTRY

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That this House notes that the fishing industry, which is already in a difficult situation due to the shortage of supplies, is being hard-pressed by the rising cost of fuel oil; regrets that the Chancellor in his Pre-Budget Report, having delivered welcome concessions to the road hauliers and farmers, did not act to relieve the cost pressure on the fishing industry; further notes that other European countries have acted to protect their fleet from rising fuel costs; and calls on the Chancellor to do likewise.