Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans.
In December 1992 the government announced a freeze on all inactive groundfish licences. As a result of this, in order to demonstrate their attachment to the fishery and to avoid losing their licences, fishermen felt compelled to increase their fishing effort. Last week, in announcing the Atlantic groundfish strategy, the minister promised that he would review this policy.
Will the minister advise the House as to what action has been taken on this issue?