Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 3 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 December 2002. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Monday, 9 December 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment has been made of the impact on the Northern Ireland fishing industry of the most recent proposals from the European Union to ban cod and prawn catches in the Irish Sea.

Answer: Mr. Dodds: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment has been made of the impact on the Northern Ireland fishing industry of the most recent proposals from the European Union to ban cod and prawn catches in the Irish Sea. [85691] Mr. Pearson: No such proposals have come from the European Union. I am making representations to make sure the concerns of the Northern Ireland fishing industry are fully heard and I shall give detailed consideration to the implications for the industry when the Commission advances its detailed proposals.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85691; 396 c48W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Conservation Fisheries Fishing catches EU action Northern Ireland Quotas White fish Irish Sea Prawns
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