HC Deb 19 July 1995 vol 263 c1475W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the total number of fishing vessels operating out of Welsh ports in 1993; and if he will make a statement. [34883]

Mr. Baldry

Information about the number of fishing vessels operating out of Welsh ports in 1993 is not readily available. However, at 31 December 1993 there were 574 vessels licensed in Wales.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proportion of Welsh fishing vessels are 40 ft and over; what is the corresponding proportion for the United Kingdom fishing fleet; and if he will make a statement. [34885]

Mr. Baldry

As at 1 January 1995, 13 per cent.—75 vessels—of the Welsh fleet, and 23 per cent.—1,923—of the UK fleet were 40 ft—12.20 m—or over in length.

Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the nominal value of landings by Welsh fishing vessels in each year between 1990 and 1993; and if he will make a statement. [34884]

Mr. Baldry

The first-hand sale value of all landings by vessels licensed in Wales in the years 1990 to 1993 were respectively £12.1 million, £20.4 million, £22 million and £26.7 million respectively.