§ Lord Orr-Ewingasked Her Majesty's Government:
When they intend to issue a consultation paper about further changes to the fish licensing arrangements.
§ The Earl of Strathmore and KinghorneWe will be circulating in the next two to three days to fishing746WA industry organisations a consultation document on government proposals for further changes to the United Kingdom's licensing system for fishing vessels which would allow fishermen to acquire increased fishing opportunities without necessarily increasing their fishing capacity. Comments are required by 31st July. Subject to the views expressed, it is hoped to introduce the new arrangements in 1991.
Copies of the consultation document have been placed in the Library of the House.