§ Captain Orrasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated total staffing of the Northern Ireland Fishery Authority.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe total number of staff now employed at the harbours which are being transferred to the Fishery Harbour Authority is seven. It is too early to say what changes in staff numbers may be necessary.
§ Captain Orrasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland where will the headquarters of the Northern Ireland Fishery Authority be situated.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe authority will itself decide the site of its headquarters once it has been set up.
§ Captain Orrasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will announce the names of the Chairman and members of the Northern Ireland Fishery Authority.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeIt is hoped to make an announcement soon.
§ Captain Orrasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the new Northern Ireland Fishery Authority will publish an annual report; and 256W whether this will require Parliamentary approval.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe Fishery Harbour Authority will not be required to publish an annual report.
§ Captain Orrasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the value of the property at Portavogie, Kilkeel and Ardglass which is to be vested in the Northern Ireland Fishery Authority.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThere is no ready basis for calculating the value of these harbours. Any attempt at a valuation would involve a disproportionate amount of time and effort.
§ Captain Orrasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he intends to give the Northern Ireland Fishery Authority responsibility for any harbours in addition to Portavogie, Kilkeel and Ardglass; and if so if he will name the harbours concerned.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeThe Fishery Harbour Authority will be responsible for all harbours in which commercial fishing is the major activity. At present the only three such harbours in Northern Ireland are Portavogie, Kilkeel and Ardglass.
§ Captain Orrasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will make statutory provision for the Northern Ireland Fishery Authority to consult with the relevant district councils before implementing any schemes which involve planning permission.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeNo new statutory provision is necessary. If planning permission is required the authority will have to seek it from the appropriate planning authority in the ordinary way.
§ Captain Orrasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will introduce a measure of elected representation into the composition of the Northern Ireland Fishery Authority.
§ Mr. van StraubenzeeNo.