HC Deb 18 November 1997 vol 301 c127W
Mr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to modify the regulations and rules governing the occupational safety of the crews of United Kingdom registered fishing vessels.[14885]

Ms Glenda Jackson

The occupational safety of crews in United Kingdom fishing vessels is being pursued through the development of several regulations which will implement EC health and safety directives. Guidance on the requirements of the new regulations will be published in a new Code of Safe Working Practices for Fishing Vessels.