HC Deb 08 February 1990 vol 166 cc735-6W
47. Mr. Doran

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next proposes to discuss the conservation of fish stocks with the Council of Ministers.

Mr. Curry

On 27 June when the next Fisheries Council meets it should have the report it requested from the high level working party on improving conservation measures. The Commission is to submit appropriate proposals by 31 July 1990 which the Council will then need to discuss. In the meantime the prudent total allowable catches agreed in December in the interests of the conservation of fish stocks and existing technical conservation measures will be in full operation.