§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether European Council Regulation 3760/92 will expire on 31 December 2002 in its entirety as stated in the preamble. [HL681]
§ Lord DonoughueThe preamble to Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3760/92 refers to the restrictions on access within 12-mile limits expiring on 31 December 2002. The regulation does not expire in its entirety on 31 December 2002.