Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 November 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 2 November 2000 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, which countries are excluded from North Sea fishing grounds until 31st December 2002 through accession treaties; how many vessels will subsequently have right of access; and if he will make a statement on the consequences for UK vessel access.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food which countries are excluded from North Sea fishing grounds until 31 December 2002 through accession treaties; how many vessels will subsequently have right of access; and if he will make a statement on the consequences for UK vessel access. [135553] Mr. Morley: Under the relevant accession treaties, all Finnish, Spanish and Portuguese fishing vessels are excluded from fishing in the North Sea until 31 December 2002. As things currently stand, they will be able to fish for non-quota stocks only thereafter. UK vessel access to the North Sea will not be affected.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c622-3W; 135553
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Fisheries Fishery agreements Fishing limits Fishing vessels Finland North Sea Portugal Spain
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