HC Deb 13 January 2000 vol 342 c240W
18. Dr. Ladyman

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the outcome of the December Fisheries Council. [103792]

Mr. Morley

The outcome respected the scientific advice while maximising catching opportunities for the UK industry. Cuts in UK quotas worth £30 million were avoided. The Council and Commission also committed themselves to introduce a recovery programme for Irish Sea cod.