§ Mr. Steenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what checks are made by his Department to ensure that fishing boats which are the subject of a decommissioning grant paid by his Department remain decommissioned and are not subsequently used following the transfer of a licence from another vessel to the decommissioned vessel; if any changes to the procedures are being considered; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gummer1 shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.