§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what estimate he has made of the annual loss of income to commercial fishing resulting from the recreational angling industry's catch under the total allowable catch terms of the Common Fisheries Policy. [149543]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 12 February 2001]: The economic effect of the quota reductions for 2001 will vary according to the extent to which the UK is able to catch its quota allocations. In some cases the quotas for 2001 are higher than the catches made in 2000.
§ Mr. SteenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food(1) what representations he has received calling for the removal of the recreational angling industry from the total allowable catch terms of the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement; [149544]
(2) what representations he has received from the recreational angling industry on the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement. [149550]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 12 February 2001]: On 16 January 2001, officials met with representatives of sea angling and vessel chartering interests. The discussion was constructive and covered a number of matters relating to the Common Fisheries Policy including the application of TACs and quotas to landings made by boat anglers. It was confirmed following consultation with the European Commission that account had to be taken of such activity in managing fisheries.