Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 5 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 December 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 December 2001 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how the negotiating position of the UK delegation to the December EC Fisheries Council will be determined. - (Holding answer 10 December 2001).

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how the negotiating position of the UK delegation to the December EC Fisheries Council will be determined. [21868] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 10 December 2001]: The position of the UK delegation to the December Fisheries Council is determined by taking account of the scientific advice from ICES and in consultation with the industry as well as my ministerial colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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