HC Deb 15 December 1992 vol 216 c133W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what information he has received from the European Commission concerning a proposed directive on the occupational safety of both fishermen and fishing vessels; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

An amended proposal for a directive (9284/92) was received from the European Commission on 6 November. The Commons Select Committee on European Legislation has recommended that the proposed directive should be debated by European Standing Committee A.