§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will list for each decommissioning scheme for fishing vessels which has operated since 1973 the total amount paid out, the number of owners who received grants and the number of vessels taken out by each, together with the amount given to employees and the proportion of each scheme financed by EC funds.
§ Mr. JackThe Fishing Vessels (Financial Assistance) Scheme 1983, which ran until 1986, is the only decommissioning scheme, to have been operated since 1973. The following are details of decommissioning grant paid under that scheme:
- Total amount paid out £18,422,622
- Number of vessels on which grant was paid 247
- EC contribution 50 per cent.
Figures are not available for the amount paid to employees, since this was a matter between the vessel owner and the employee.