§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will publish the consultation paper on fishing vessel accidents and the recovery of those lost at sea; and if he will make a statement. [52419]
§ Ms Glenda JacksonI am publishing the Consultation Paper today. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House and it will be distributed widely to representatives in the fishing industry, and to others who have written to Ministers on this subject. The consultation period will extend to 31 October and the Government will announce the results by the end of the year.