Written question asked by Norman A Godman (Labour) on Thursday, 15 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 March 2001. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 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, if industrial fishing for sand eels is prohibited in closed cod-spawning areas; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Dr. Godman: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if industrial fishing for sand eels is prohibited in closed cod-spawning areas; and if he will make a statement. [154588] Mr. Morley: A derogation is allowed for sand eel fishing in the spawning cod closed areas, subject to strict conditions on monitoring and control, but not for fishing for Norway pout, which involves a higher whitefish bycatch. The estimated bycatch of cod in the sand eel fishery is less than 2 per cent.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 154588; 365 c259W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Conservation Fisheries Fishing catches Fish Total allowable catches Sandeels
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