HC Deb 28 October 1986 vol 103 c85W
Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Minister of Agriculture Fisheries and Food (1) how many fishing vessels have left the fleets in England, Wales and Scotland due to factors other than decommissioning in the period since 1981;

(2) how many of the owners who received money to decommission fishing vessels have subsequently purchased replacement fishing vessels;

(3) how many fishing vessels have been decommissioned in England, Wales and Scotland since the decommissioning scheme was introduced.

Mr. Gummer

I shall replay to the right hon. Member as soon as possible.