§ Mrs. Iris RobinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on what dates in the last five years the Minister with responsibility for Agriculture and Rural Affairs visited(a) Kilkeel, (b) Ardglass and (c) Portavogie to meet the fishing industry and its representatives. [144617]
§ Mr. PearsonI visited Kilkeel, Ardglass and Portavogie Harbours on Sunday 2 February 2003. I also visited Kilkeel on 15 February 2003 and met with representatives from various parts of the fishing industry. I have also had subsequent meetings with the fishing unions leading up to the Fisheries Council in December 2003.