§ 1990. Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the national fixed percentage share of fish stocks for each European Community country in(a) 1983, (b) 1986, (c) 1989 and (d)
§ Mr. Curry[holding answer 19 January]: Member states' fixed percentage shares of relevant total allowable catches were agreed as part of the common fisheries policy settlement in 1983. These fixed percentages have not changed since then, apart from minor adjustments to accommodate the accession of Spain and Portugal and the 643W recognition of Hague preference in 1989 and 1990. The percentage shares are reflected in the quotas allocated to each member state under each of the 102 TACS which the Community sets each year. The quota figures for 1988, Council regulation 3977/87 (Official Journal 31.12.57 No. L 375), reflect the percentage allocations without any adjustment for Hague preference.