HC Deb 09 June 1988 vol 134 c677W
33. Dr. Moonie

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to change the criteria by which applications for fishing vessel construction grants are assessed; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

The criteria are under frequent review and we shall be considering with the Sea Fish Industry Authority whether any changes are necessary in view of the continuing high level of demand for grant assistance and our Community obligations to reduce fleet capacity by the end of 1991.

43. Mr. Loyden

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to re-introduce in the near future, a system of de-commissioning grants for United Kingdom registered fishing vessels; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

I have no plans to do so.