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Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Monday, 22 November 2010.


Fishing

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they propose to make to the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea to include data-weak fishing species in its advisory system.
Answer

The Government are keen to use the best available science as the basis for fisheries management under the Common Fisheries Policy, and supplies the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea with information on data-weak species to support future assessments and provision of scientific advice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4060; 722 c267WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Conservation Fisheries Fish International Council for the Exploration of the Sea
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk