HC Deb 20 October 1988 vol 138 cc1004-5W
41. Mr. Terry Lewis

To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many fishing vessels were constructed in the United Kingdom, with financial assistance from the Sea Fish Industry Authority and FEOGA grants in 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987; and how many fishing vessels have been built or are under construction in the current year with this kind of financial assistance.

Mr. Donald Thompson

The information requested is as follows:

Number of vessels awarded both United Kingdom and EC aid
Number
1984 33
1985 43
1986 35
1987 24
1988 19

The 1988 figure includes vessels whose construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.