Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 March 2005.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

When the waters between 100 and 200 nautical miles around the Azores were opened up to European Union trawlers; and what assessment of fish stocks in these waters was undertaken prior to this extension of the fishing zone, and subsequently. [HL 1510].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

670 c79-80WA; HL 1510

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Access EU countries Fisheries Fishing vessels Fish Azores