What was the outcome of the Fisheries Council held in Brussels on 19th and 20th December.

What was the outcome of the Fisheries Council held in Brussels on 19th and 20th December.

Statement on what changes to sea defence or coastal protection policy and funding he plans to make to respond to predicted sea level rises in East Anglia by (a) 2020 and (b) 2050. - Figures not given.

Statement on what changes to sea defence or coastal protection policy and funding he plans to make to respond to predicted sea level rises in East Anglia by (a) 2020 and (b) 2050. - Figures not given.

Wednesday adjournment debate on sea defences.

Wednesday adjournment debate on sea defences.

How the Environment Agency will from 1st April prepare, operate and maintain a programme for sea defence and coast protection; what will be its policy by region on managed retreat and artificial defences.

How the Environment Agency will from 1st April prepare, operate and maintain a programme for sea defence and coast protection; what will be its policy by region on managed retreat and artificial defences.

If he will comment about the incident between the fishing vessel `Breydon Warrior' and a French trawler on the night of 10th-11th November in the North Sea when fishing gear was damaged; to comment on what compensation is available to British Fishing vessel owners who have fishing equipment damaged by...

If he will comment about the incident between the fishing vessel `Breydon Warrior' and a French trawler on the night of 10th-11th November in the North Sea when fishing gear was damaged; to comment on what compensation is available to British Fishing vessel owners who have fishing equipment damaged by...

If he will make a statement on the number and scale of incidents between British fishing vessels and French vessels in each of the last five years in (a) the North Sea and (b) other British waters; and what action the Government took in each case.

If he will make a statement on the number and scale of incidents between British fishing vessels and French vessels in each of the last five years in (a) the North Sea and (b) other British waters; and what action the Government took in each case.

What fisheries protection cover operates in the North Sea normally to assist British fishing vessels; what was in operation on the night of 10th-11th November.

What fisheries protection cover operates in the North Sea normally to assist British fishing vessels; what was in operation on the night of 10th-11th November.

How many grants were given by her Department to the National Rivers Authority, local authorities and internal drainage boards towards the costs of approved sea defence, coastal protection, urban flood relief and arterial drainage works. Figs given. (Failed OPQ)

How many grants were given by her Department to the National Rivers Authority, local authorities and internal drainage boards towards the costs of approved sea defence, coastal protection, urban flood relief and arterial drainage works. Figs given. (Failed OPQ)

What spending she plans following the allocation made to her Department in the Budget directly in 1994-95 on (a) sea defence and coast protection, (b) inland drainage and flood protection and (c) supporting the Common Fisheries Policy. - Figures given.

What spending she plans following the allocation made to her Department in the Budget directly in 1994-95 on (a) sea defence and coast protection, (b) inland drainage and flood protection and (c) supporting the Common Fisheries Policy. - Figures given.

What are the current criteria for grant-aiding coast protection and sea defence works; what changes she is expecting to make in the criteria; how much of the East Anglian coastline she expects to meet the criteria in the next two years.

What are the current criteria for grant-aiding coast protection and sea defence works; what changes she is expecting to make in the criteria; how much of the East Anglian coastline she expects to meet the criteria in the next two years.

What studies her Department has conducted in the last five years into the impact to the British coast which would be caused by a rise in the sea level of a quarter of a metre.

What studies her Department has conducted in the last five years into the impact to the British coast which would be caused by a rise in the sea level of a quarter of a metre.

To comment on the evaluation being made by his Department on the effectiveness of sea and river flood defences in the eastern counties after the floods of 20th February; and what changes he proposes to make to his policy, investment programme and evacuation procedures. - Includes figure for estimated damage...

To comment on the evaluation being made by his Department on the effectiveness of sea and river flood defences in the eastern counties after the floods of 20th February; and what changes he proposes to make to his policy, investment programme and evacuation procedures. - Includes figure for estimated damage...

To comment about the future of the sea defence and river flooding early warning siren from April 1993.

To comment about the future of the sea defence and river flooding early warning siren from April 1993.

If he will comment about the procedures which his Department follows in allocating quotas for the remainder of the year to a vessel which is expelled from a producer's organisation for overfishing and misconduct part through a year; and how a vessel's track record is assessed by his Department.

If he will comment about the procedures which his Department follows in allocating quotas for the remainder of the year to a vessel which is expelled from a producer's organisation for overfishing and misconduct part through a year; and how a vessel's track record is assessed by his Department.

If he will make it his policy to administer non-producer organisation sector cod and sole quotas for 1993 on the basis of a quarterly allocation with a roll-over allowed for under fishing and a fishery closure for over fishing, in place of the monthly allocation and annual shutdown in December.

If he will make it his policy to administer non-producer organisation sector cod and sole quotas for 1993 on the basis of a quarterly allocation with a roll-over allowed for under fishing and a fishery closure for over fishing, in place of the monthly allocation and annual shutdown in December.

If he will reverse his ban on allowing Lowestoft fishing boats over 10 metres to catch cod for the rest of the year; if he will comment about newly announced North sea cod fishing ban; if this represents a change of policy; & what has been the influence on his...

If he will reverse his ban on allowing Lowestoft fishing boats over 10 metres to catch cod for the rest of the year; if he will comment about newly announced North sea cod fishing ban; if this represents a change of policy; & what has been the influence on his...

To comment on the prospects for sea defence, coast protection and land drainage schemes in Suffolk and Norfolk in 1993-94 in the light of the Autumn Statement. - Inc figures.

To comment on the prospects for sea defence, coast protection and land drainage schemes in Suffolk and Norfolk in 1993-94 in the light of the Autumn Statement. - Inc figures.

If he will make it his policy to respond urgently to the National Audit Office report Coastal Defences in Britain, and the Environment Select Committee report Coastal Zone Planning.

If he will make it his policy to respond urgently to the National Audit Office report Coastal Defences in Britain, and the Environment Select Committee report Coastal Zone Planning.

When he expects to make an interim assessment of the 1991 fishing catch restrictions; and what comparison he will make of such an assessment with other EC countries; & to comment on MAFF work in preparation for 1992 plans to reduce fishing effort in advance of information on effectiveness of...

When he expects to make an interim assessment of the 1991 fishing catch restrictions; and what comparison he will make of such an assessment with other EC countries; & to comment on MAFF work in preparation for 1992 plans to reduce fishing effort in advance of information on effectiveness of...