Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 May 1996. It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 May 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: If he will estimate the amount of fish caught by (a) Spanish and (b) Dutch flagships which is eventually marketed in the United Kingdom. - Inc available figs.

Answer: Mr. Kirkwood: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will estimate the amount of fish caught by (a) Spanish (b) Dutch flagged ships which is eventually marketed in the United Kingdom.[30370] Mr. Baldry: Information on the amount of fish which is caught by such ships and which is eventually marketed in the United Kingdom is not available. In 1994 we estimate that Spanish and Dutch flagged ships landed about 2,150 and 2,200 tonnes of fish into the UK respectively. Some of this fish may subsequently have been exported.

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