§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will assess the impact on the fishing industry of the reduction in the Environment Agency's fisheries budget for 2001–02; and if he will make a statement. [130818]
§ Mr. MorleyThe reduction in grant in aid to the Environment Agency in England in 2001–02 is unlikely to have any significant impact on the fishing industry. I would also refer my hon. Friend to the replies given to the hon. Member for New Forest, West (Mr. Swayne) on 27 October 1999,Official Report, column 922W.