Written question asked by Norman A Godman (Labour) on Thursday, 22 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 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, pursuant to his Answer of 21st March, Official Report, 365 c259W, concerning industrial fishing for sand eels, how many industrial fishing vessels are allowed to fish for sand eels in the spawning cod closed areas; how frequently such vessels are inspected whilst fishing these grounds; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figure and ref to Article 3 of Commission Regulation 259/2001.

Answer: Dr. Godman: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, pursuant to his answer of 21 March 2001, Official Report, column 259W, concerning industrial fishing for sand eels, how many industrial fishing vessels are allowed to fish for sand eels in the spawning cod closed areas; how frequently such vessels are inspected while fishing these grounds; and if he will make a statement. [155881] Mr. Morley: As with pelagic fishing in the closed areas, there is no limit on the number of vessels which may fish for sand eels. However, observers must be on board for at least 50 vessel trips per member state. Their responsibilities are set out in Article 3 of Commission Regulation 259/2001.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 365 c674W; 155881
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Fisheries Inspections Fishing catches Fish Total allowable catches Sandeels
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