HC Deb 10 November 1999 vol 337 cc671-2W
Mr. Gill

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he held on the conservation of sand eels at the October Fisheries Council. [97574]

Mr. Morley

The conservation of sand eels was not on the agenda of the October Fisheries Council. I have had discussions with the Danish Minister and the Commissioner, and expect a Commission proposal addressing the issue shortly.