HC Deb 13 February 1998 vol 306 c439W
Ms Atherton

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to increase the Cornish handline quota. [28178]

Mr. Morley

The UK's quotas for 1998 are due to be allocated to industry in March. As in previous years, there will be a separate allocation for the mackerel handline fishery. The uptake of quota will be monitored closely so that appropriate steps can be taken to keep the fishery open.