Written question asked by Christopher Gill (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 April 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 23 April 2001 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, if he will list (a) the names of the British scientists and discard experts who will work on board Danish industrial fishing vessels fishing for sandeels up to the end of June, (b) the names and registration numbers of the vessels involved and (c) the area in which they will be fishing.

Answer: Mr. Gill: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list (a) the names of the British scientists and discard experts who will work on board Danish industrial fishing vessels fishing for sand eels up to the end of June, (b) the names and registration numbers of the vessels involved and (c) the area in which they will be fishing. [157832] Mr. Morley: Following initial contacts with the Danish authorities arrangements are being made for two discard experts from CEFAS to spend time on Danish fisheries protection vessels later this month. They will board Danish sand eel vessels as necessary fishing in the eastern closed area. Arrangements are also being made for CEFAS scientists to be on board Danish sand eel vessels fishing in June and July in the central North sea.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 157832; 367 c42-3W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Fisheries Fishing catches Fishing vessels Research Denmark Sandeels Scientists
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