§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many fishing boats are being decommissioned in each of the registered ports in Northern Ireland; and what is the total estimated cost.
§ Mr. AncramThe number of fishing vessels accepted for decommissioning under the Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 1994 at Northern Ireland ports is as follows:
- Ardglass: 2
- Donaghadee: 1
- Kilkeel: 5
- Portavogie: 5
The total cost of decommissioning the 13 vessels is anticipated to be £890,680.