Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 2 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 July 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 11 July 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, pursuant to his Answer of 27th June, 387 c951, on fisheries, which member states regard relative stability as being in the best interests of all EU members. - (Holding answer 8 July 2002).

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 27 June 2002, Official Report, column 951, on fisheries, which member states regard relative stability as being in the best interests of all EU members. [67316] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 8 July 2002]: Following statements made by Ministers in the Fisheries Council and by officials in Council Working Groups, the following member states have declared that fishing opportunities should continue to be allocated according to the principle of relative stability: Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.

Secondary information