§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have discussed with the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisation and the Scottish Fishermen's Federation their joint statement of 4 February about zonal management committees. [HL1442]
§ Lord DonoughueThe National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations and Scottish Fishermen's Federation have produced a joint position paper on the future of the Common Fisheries Policy after 2002. UK Fisheries Ministers hope to discuss this paper with the federations in the near future.
§ Lord Stoddart of Swindonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they raised the subject of zonal management committees at the Fisheries Council Meeting of 24 March; and, if not, whether they intend to do so at the next Fisheries Council Meeting. [HL1443]
§ Lord DonoughueThe future of the Common Fisheries Policy after 2002 was not on the agenda of the Fisheries Council for its meeting on 24 March. The Government will decide nearer the time which issues to raise at the next meeting of the Fisheries Council on 8 June.