Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 February 1998. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 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, pursuant to his Answer of 10th February, Official Report, 306 c166W, on Calshot Oyster Fisheries, what factors contributed to the length of time taken to complete the procedures necessary for the preparation of the draft order.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 10 February 1998, Official Report, column 166, on Calshot Oyster Fisheries, what factors contributed to the length of time taken to complete the procedures necessary for the preparation of the draft order. [29817] Mr. Morley: The application by Calshot Oyster Fishermen Ltd. for a variation Order was received on 11 September 1996. The technical aspects of the application were then assessed, and once it was agreed that it was appropriate for it to proceed the Ministry's Legal Department were asked to draft the necessary Order; when this was available a map of the change being sought in the area of the Several fishery was prepared. The draft Order and map were sent to the applicants on 18 April 1997.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 29817; 306 c721W;306 c719W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Administrative delays Fisheries Shellfish Calshot Oyster Fishermen