§ Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknishasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by Lord Sewel on 25 March (WA 169), whether any information has been received from the European Commission on the refusal of the French authorities to allow the Scottish trawlers Unity and Accord to land their catch of bass at Brest; and [HL2478]
Whether the French Government have notified the European Commission and the British Government about the regulation limiting the landing of bass in France; and [HL2479]
Under what European Commission regulation the French Government can make regulations limiting the landings of any species at French ports. [HL2480]
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§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office (Lord Sewel)Further to my Answer of 25 March (WA 189), I have written to the noble Lord. Copies of the letter have been placed in the Libraries of the House.
§ Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknishasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have made any progress in seeking compensation from the French authorities for the Scottish trawlers Unity and Accord for their refusal to allow the vessels to land their catch of bass at Brest. [HL2487]
§ Lord SewelThe French authorities did not refuse to allow the vessels to land their catch of bass at Brest. The vessels were, however, restricted from landing more than 5 tonnes of bass each, in accordance with restrictions made under Article 5.2 of European Commission Regulation 3759/92. We cannot seek compensation for such lawful restrictions.