HL Deb 10 May 2002 vol 634 c204WA
Lord Beaumont of Whitley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they intend to join the satellite tracking system of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission as a means of protecting United Kingdom coral reefs. [HL4063]

Lord Whitty

The United Kingdom is already a member of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) by virtue of its membership of the EU. Fishing vessels over 24 metres overall length operating in the waters covered by NEAFC have to carry satellite monitoring equipment and submit their position reports every six hours.