Written question asked by Vera Baird (Labour) on Thursday, 14 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 March 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2002 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, What progress she is making in negotiating a derogation for the UK inshore fishing fleet, from this year's increase in fixed net mesh sizes. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Vera Baird: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what progress she is making in negotiating a derogation for the UK inshore fishing fleet, from this year's increase in fixed-net mesh sizes. [38022] Mr. Morley: Norway and the EU agreed last year to increase mesh sizes in fixed fishing gear from 1 January 2002. We have drawn the Commission's attention to the fact that Norway seems to have exempted its inshore fleet from this requirement. The Commission have raised this with the Norwegian authorities and are awaiting their response.

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