Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 January 1996. It was answered by Steve Norris (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 January 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport;Marine Safety Agency

Question: How many British-registered fishing vessels are (a) British-owned, (b) Spanish-owned, (c) Dutch-owned and (d) owned by other countries; and if he will list the foreign-owned vessels by port of register. - Text of letter from R M Bradley of Marine Safety Agency.

Answer: Mr. Austin Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many British-registered fishing vessels are (a) British-owned, (b) Spanish-owned, (c) Dutch-owned, (d) owned by other countries; and if he will list the foreign-owned vessels by port or register. [7393] Mr. Norris: I have asked the chief executive of the Marine Safety Agency to write to the hon. Member. Letter from R. M. Bradley to Mr. Austin Mitchell, dated 9 January 1996: The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your Question about British and foreign-owned fishing vessels registered in British ports. I regret the information you have requested is not available.

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