HC Deb 27 October 1999 vol 336 c902W
Mr. Luff

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the division of responsibilities between the National Assembly and the Welsh Office for sea fishing issues. [94083]

Mr. Paul Murphy

The National Assembly for Wales is responsible for all matters pertaining to the sea fishing industry for up to 12 miles from the Welsh coast line. The UK Government have powers from 12 miles to the British fisheries limit of 200 miles.