Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 21 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2003. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his Answer of 16th October, 411 c332W, on European Agencies, which other countries have bid for the location of European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA); and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to his answer of 16 October 2003, Official Report, column 332W, on European Agencies, which other countries have bid for the location of European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA); and if he will make a statement. [134424] Mr. MacShane: Four other countries have bid to host the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA): Portugal, Greece, Italy and France. No agreement on the location of the EMSA is yet in sight.

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