HC Deb 02 November 1993 vol 231 cc106-7W
Mr. Tyler

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations she has received on future conservation measures for fish stocks in the Irish sea; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Jack

We have received a report from the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations setting out its proposed alternatives to days at sea restrictions including proposals for the Irish sea. We are considering the report urgently and hope to make an announcement shortly.

Mr. Hicks

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he intends responding to the proposals by the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations for alternative conservation measures to the proposal by the Government to limit the days at sea that fishermen may fish; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jack

I hope to make an announcement shortly.