§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what proceedings have been brought against shore-side dealers who handle black fish in each of the last 10 years. [150240]
§ Mr. BradshawUnder the Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Control Measures) Order 2000 (SI 2000 No. 51) proceedings for the submission of false documentation, associated with the handling of black fish, may be taken against the representative (agent) of the master in respect of landing declarations, against the first seller of fish in respect of sales notes or the buyer of fish where the first marketing is not carried out by an auction centre or an authorised person or body and against the transporter of fish in respect of the transport documentation. There is a maximum of up to £50,000 for each offence committed on summary conviction.