HC Deb 11 March 2003 vol 401 cc124-5W
9. Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations she has received on reform of the common fisheries policy; and if she will make a statement. [101103]

10. Sir Teddy Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations she has received on reform of the common fisheries policy; and if she will make a statement. [101104]

Mrs. Liddell

I have received direct representations on issues relating to the common fisheries policy from the Scottish Fishermen's Federation.

The European Commission adopted a Green Paper on the common fisheries policy in March 2001 and subsequently brought forward specific proposals for reforming the policy. These proposals were discussed at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in December 2002. Her Majesty's Government welcomes the package of reforms that the Council decided to adopt.