Written question asked by Lord Kilclooney (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

What are the present European Union Commission proposals for the fishing of cod in the Irish Sea; what is the perceived impact of these proposals on the Northern Ireland fishing industry; whether these proposals have any impact upon the fishing of nephrops; whether they will impact upon the Portavogie fish processing plants; and what representations have been made to the European Union Commission. [HL 6291].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

640 c151WA; HL 6291

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Common fisheries policy Fisheries EU action Northern Ireland Shellfish White fish Fish products Total allowable catches Irish Sea