§ Mr. MitchellTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consultation the European Commission have had with Her Majesty's Government on consolidation of the European regulations relating to fisheries; what steps the Government have taken to consult user and operator interests in respect of the Commission's intentions; what steps he will be taking to ensure that in such consolidation no disadvantage will accrue to United Kingdom fishing interests; and what timetable is envisaged for publication of a draft revised regulation. [121632]
§ Mr. MorleyThere are no current proposals before the Council of Ministers to consolidate European Fisheries legislation.
In 1999 all provisions relating to Total Allowable Catches and Quotas in 2000 were, for the first time, brought together in a single regulation (Council Regulation (EC) No. 2742/1999). The industry was fully consulted on those proposals.