§ Ann WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what United Kingdom legislation will restrict the number of days at sea for fishing vessels capturing and landing cod from 1 January 2003; whether amendments to legislation are necessary to achieve Government objectives; and if she will make a statement. [85508]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 4 December 2002]: No decision has been made as to the means by which any limit on days at sea required by EU legislation would be implemented in the UK.