Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the closing date for applications for decommissioning payments for fishing vessels; how many applications were received; when the applicants will receive a decision; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramThe closing date for receipt of applications under the Fishing Vessel (Decommissioning) Scheme 1993 was 31 July. Sixty-eight applications were received from Northern Ireland, of which 28 were successful. All applicants were informed on 22 September of the outcome of their applications.