Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is correct at least in reference to the importance of the inland fishery. Freshwater fish are a very important part of our exports and, indeed, a very important part of the economy of the small communities of the northern prairie provinces.
Where he is incorrect is to say that we have not followed up and done everything we can to encourage the maximum return to the fishermen. Breaking up the Freshwater Fish Marketing Board is very similar to the arguments which we hear in the House about breaking up the wheat board. If the New Democratic Party wants to go on record as being against the wheat board and the Freshwater Fish Marketing Board, let it say so clearly. We think that both serve a useful purpose.