Common Fisheries Policy (Hansard, 23 October 2003)

§ Sir Nicholas Winterton
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent representations she has received on reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. [133794]
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§ Mr. Bradshaw
The Department continues to receive a considerable amount of correspondence from a wide range of interest groups. In addition I meet regularly with industry representatives to hear their concerns, as do my colleagues in the devolved Administrations.

§ Mr. Carmichael
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the Government's aims in connection with the next Fisheries Council meeting. [133796]

§ Mr. Bradshaw
It is not yet clear what the agenda will be on the 17 and 18 November, but the Government always aims to pursue a sustainable future for the UK fishing industry and the fish stocks on which it depends.