§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many European inspectors are at present operating in fishing; what is the establishment strength; what is the length of the annual holidays to which they are entitled; and what arrangements are made to cover such holidays absences.
§ Mr. MacGregorThe European Commission advise that:
- (i) Ten inspectors are at present operating in the EC Fisheries Inspectorate following staff resignations. The Commission is taking steps to recruit replacements to bring the inspectorate up to its authorised establishment of 13; one of these is expected to take up his post in September 1985.
- (ii) European inspectors receive the normal holiday entitlements of European civil servants, which depend upon several factors including grade and length of service;
- (iii) Holiday absences are planned to ensure that an adequate team of inspectors is on duty to cope with the programme of visits and any emergencies which might arise.