HC Deb 17 February 1992 vol 204 c25W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received in favour of the introduction of a beam trawler licence in the North sea; and what action he proposes to take in response.

Mr. Curry

The Department has received representations from one producer organisation and from the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations. We are considering what action to take.