§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 29 April 1999,Official Report, column 251, if the proposed changes to the current Submarine/Fishing Vessel Interaction Code of Practice are with the Scottish Fishermens Federation and the Clyde Fishermens Federation for ratification as well as with the National Federation of Fishermens Organisations; and if he will place a copy of the proposals in the Library. [84712]
§ Mr. George RobertsonThe proposed changes to the Submarine/Fishing Vessel Interaction Code of Practice were drawn up following discussion with the Secretary to the Clyde Fishermens Association, who was also acting on behalf of the Scottish Fishermens Federation. These changes are now with the National Federation for ratification. A copy of the revised Code of Practice will be placed in the Library once consultation with the associations concerned is concluded.