Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Monday, 16 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 February 1998. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 19 February 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what representations he has had from (a) the Dutch Government, (b) the Spanish Government and (c) the French Government regarding the Beam Trawler Effort Limitation scheme. - Inc ref to Council Decision 97/413/EC.

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has had from (a) the Dutch Government, (b) the Spanish Government and (c) the French Government regarding the Beam Trawler Effort Limitation scheme. [30426] Mr. Morley: None. Under Council Decision 97/413/EC, it is for individual Member States to decide, subject to Commission approval, the means by which to achieve their objectives under the fourth Multi-Annual Guidance Programme (MAGP IV).

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