Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 April 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 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, how much of the package of aid to the English fishing industry contained in the press release on this Department's website (Ref: 1219/01) is funding which has already been announced. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Steen: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much of the package of aid to the English fishing industry contained in the press release on this Department's website (Ref: 1219/01) is funding which has already been announced. [157881] Mr. Morley: As explained in the press release, £11 million had already been committed to the FIFG grants scheme and I was launching the scheme in England. The £6 million funding for restructuring the industry and the £5.5 million DETR funding for rejuvenation of fishing ports were new announcements.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 366 c587W;366 c586-7W; 157881
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Fisheries Grants Government assistance EU grants and loans Ports Subsidies Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance
Contains statistics: Yes
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