HC Deb 17 March 1995 vol 256 c776W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether Spanish warships sent to protect Spanish fishing vessels in the north Atlantic are in any way financed by the EEC or authorised to act on its behalf.

Mr. Jack

Fisheries protection and enforcement in international waters is the responsibility of the flag state. No EU finance is involved in providing fisheries protection.