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 representations made to Her Majesty's Government by fishermen in Northern Ireland concerning European Union proposals 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 representations made to Her Majesty's Government by fishermen in Northern Ireland concerning European Union proposals to ban cod and prawn catches in the Irish Sea. [85692] Mr. Pearson: I have met representatives of the catching sector who have briefed me in considerable detail on the responsible efforts that they have made in recent years to secure sustainable fisheries in the Irish Sea, and on the potential social and economic consequences of further cuts in fishing effort.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85692; 396 c48W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Conservation Fisheries Fishing catches EU action Northern Ireland Quotas White fish Irish Sea Prawns
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