Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 25 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2003. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 2003 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, what representations she has (a) received from and (b) made to the Scottish Executive concerning bans on scallop fishing in Scotland since the establishment of the Food Standards Agency, broken down by (i) subject matter of representation, (ii) date and (iii) responsible minister.

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations she has (a) received from and (b) made to the Scottish Executive concerning bans on scallop fishing in Scotland since the establishment of the Food Standards Agency, broken down by (i) subject matter of representation, (ii) date and (iii) responsible minister. [122513] Mr. Bradshaw: I am not aware that any such representations have been received or made. Responsibilities for this matter lie with the Scottish Executive and the Food Standards Agency Scotland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 122513; 408 c924W;408 c922W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Fisheries Health hazards Food Standards Agency Scotland Shellfish Scallops
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk