§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) what discussions she has had with the Treasury regarding additional funding for aid to fishing communities since the agreement reached at the recent Fisheries Council; [91773]
(2) what discussions she has had with the Scottish Executive in respect of aid packages to fishing communities since the agreement reached at the Fisheries Council. [91771]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 20 January 2003]: In considering the need for funding for fishing communities I am discussing the issues both with other Whitehall Departments and the devolved administrations.