§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) how many foreign-owned fishing vessels have been struck off the register of United Kingdom registered fishing vessels; and if he will make a statement:
(2) how many foreign-owned fishing vessels have been refused (a) a full certificate or (b) a temporary certificate in respect of the new register of United Kingdom registered fishing vessels; and if he will make a statement;
(3) how many foreign-owned fishing vessels or those which are partially owned by non-United Kingdom citizens have been warded (a) full certificates and (b) temporary certificates by the registrar general for shipping in respect of the new register of United Kingdom registered fishing vessels;
(4) how many outstanding applications there are for (a) full certificates and (b) temporary certificates in respect of the new register of United Kingdom registered fishing vessels at the most recent date; and if he will make a statement.
(5) if he will list the number of (a) full certificates and (b) temporary certificates granted by the registrar general for shipping in respect of the new register of United Kingdom registered fishing vessels; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlinAt 21 July 1989, 9,613 vessels had been registered. Thirteen of these were owned by individuals who are not United Kingdom citizens but who could prove long standing United Kingdom residence and involvement in the British fishing industry. No separate record is kept of vessels which are partly owned by non-United Kingdom nationals. Soome 3,500 temporary certificates were issued for three months, lapsing on 1 July 1989: most of these vessels have since been fully registered. About 150 formerly registered vessels have been refused registration because they failed to satisfy the requirements of the 1988 Act but fresh applications have been received in respect of the majority of them. In addition to these, the registrar general is currently processing 750 new applications for full registration.