Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 20 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 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 steps she intends to take to persuade Norway to desist from catching whales; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps she intends to take to persuade Norway to desist from catching whales; and if she will make a statement. [93069] Mr. Morley: The UK Government takes every opportunity, both within the International Whaling Commission and in other relevant fora, to express its opposition to Norwegian whaling and to persuade Norway to cease its whaling activities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 93069; 398 c547W;398 c545W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Fisheries International cooperation Nature conservation Norway Whales
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk