HC Deb 09 January 1996 vol 269 c50W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many British-registered fishing vessels are(a) British-owned, (b) Spanish-owned, (c) Dutch-owned, (d) owned by other countries; and if he will list the foreign-owned vessels by port or register. [7393]

Mr. Norris

I have asked the chief executive of the Marine Safety Agency to write to the hon. Member.

Letter from R. M. Bradley to Mr. Austin Mitchell, dated 9 January 1996: The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your Question about British and foreign-owned fishing vessels registered in British ports. I regret the information you have requested is not available.