§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) if he will supply the costs and earnings for the period 1983 to 1989 for United Kingdom fishing vessels broken down by vessel type:(a) beam trawlers, (b) pelagic trawlers, (c) otter trawlers, (d) demersal seiners, (e) purse seiners and (f) drifters;
(2) if he will supply figures for the costs and earnings of United Kingdom fishing vessels in England and Wales for the period 1983 to 1989, broken down by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food category vessel size (a) under 40 ft, (b) 40 to 79.9 ft, (c) 80 to 109.9 ft, (d) 110 to 139.9 ft and (e) 140 ft and over.
§ Mr. CurryThe information requested is not readily available but I will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals he has for improving conservation by decommissioning grants for fishing vessels; and what funds are available from the European Community for this purpose.
§ Mr. CurryI have nothing to add to the replies which I gave to the hon. Member on 11 January, 22 February and 18 April, columns1077–78, 901 and 954.