Written question asked by Robert Hicks (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 1996. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: How many applications his Department has received (a) nationally and (b) from Devon and Cornwall for compensation from regular exporters of fish and fish products as a consequence of the recent French lorry drivers' dispute.

Answer: Sir Robert Hicks: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many applications his Department has received (a) nationally and (b) from Devon and Cornwall for compensation from regular exporters of fish and fish products as a consequence of the recent French lorry drivers' dispute; and if he will make a statement. [8692] Mr. Watts: We have had two inquiries on behalf of fishing interests, neither specific to Devon or Cornwall, about eligibility for claiming compensation and the procedure. I am not aware of any claims having yet been submitted to the French authorities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8692; 287 c293-4W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Compensation Industrial disputes France Large goods vehicle drivers Strikes