§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what the Government have done since 1997 to preserve and manage fish stocks in UK and European waters. [51235]
§ Mr. MorleyThe Government have been at the forefront in working with the European Commission and the other member states, as well as Norway, to develop stock recovery plans for the North sea, west of Scotland and Irish sea cod and for northern hake. And we have consistently argued, in EU and international negotiations on fisheries management, for outcomes which respect scientific advice, follow the precautionary principle and aim to ensure a sustainable future for the fishing industry.