British Registered Fishing Vessels

HL Deb 16 February 1998 vol 586 cc2-3WA

Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the proposals for ensuring that all registered British fishing vessels maintain a real economic link with the United Kingdom were sent to the European Commission, and when they expect a response; and [HL464]

Whether they will publish the proposals for ensuring that all registered British fishing vessels maintain a real economic link with the United Kingdom which have been sent to the European Commission. [HL465]

Lord Donoughue

The proposals for ensuring that all British registered fishing vessels maintain a real economic link with the United Kingdom were sent to the European Commission for consideration at the beginning of January. Discussions with the Commission are continuing. Copies of the proposals have been circulated to the industry, and placed in the Library of the House.