§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will give the number of fishing vessels held in port by the eight consecutive day rule in February and March in South Shields, Seahouses, Bridlington, Scarborough, Grimsby and Fleetwood.
§ Mr. CurryThe information requested by the hon. Member is as follows:
February 1991 March 1991 South Shields 0 0 Seahouses 0 0 Bridlington 9 5 Scarborough 5 1 Grimsby 24 4 Fleetwood 1 1 The reduction in March reflects the Government's success in securing a gear option for restricted vessels.