HC Deb 11 December 2001 vol 376 cc846-7W
Annabelle Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how the negotiating position of the UK delegation to the December EC Fisheries Council will be determined. [21868]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 10 December 2001]: The position of the UK delegation to the December Fisheries Council is determined by taking account of the scientific advice from ICES and in consultation with the industry as well as my ministerial colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Annabelle Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the relative importance of the fishing industry to(a) Scotland and (b) the rest of the UK. [21870]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 10 December 2001]: The fishing industry is important to all parts of the UK.

Annabelle Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs who will lead the UK delegation to the EC Fisheries Council in December. [21867]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 10 December 2001]: I will lead the UK delegation to the Fisheries Council in December.