HC Deb 10 May 1994 vol 243 c125W
Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to grant compensatory payments to fishermen for loss of earnings as a result of the bad weather; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ancram

None. The level of activity of certain sections of the Northern Ireland fleet may have been curtailed due to weather at certain times but when viewed over a longer period, that has not been to such a large extent as to justify aid.