Written question asked by Patrick Nicholls (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 June 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 22 June 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, what assessment he has made of trends in the fishing industry with regard to (a) recruitment and retention of staff, (b) profitability and (c) employment levels. - Includes ref to United Kingdom Sea Fisheries Statistics.

Answer: Mr. Nicholls: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of trends in the fishing industry with regard to (a) recruitment and retention of staff, (b) profitability and (c) employment levels. [126930] Mr. Morley: The Sea Fish Industry Authority published in 1999 a Labour Market Survey National Report, which evaluates employment trends, skill shortages and training needs. The Authority also publishes periodically data on the costs, earnings and profitability of a number of categories of vessels in the UK fishing fleet. Each year, MAFF publishes the United Kingdom Sea Fisheries Statistics, which contains information on numbers of fishermen.

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