Written question asked by Lord Williams of Elvel (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 1998. It was answered by Lord Donoughue (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 1998.

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Donoughue, Lord

Question

Statement on the outcome of discussions with the fishing industry on arrangements to implement United Kingdom obligations under MAGP IV, with particular reference to the introduction of effort controls in the pelagic and beam trawl segments. [HL719]. - Inc fact that changes are without prejudice to the further consultations on the operation of the licensing system announced on 17 December 1997 (303 c336-405).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

586 c133-4WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Fisheries Licensing Fishing catches Fishing vessels EU action Fish Fishing gear Quotas Multiannual guidance programme