§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what exemptions or derogations are applicable to fishermen in respect of the Working Time Directive; whether they are(a) temporary and (b) permanent; and when those that are temporary will expire. [184717]
§ Mr. JamiesonUnder the Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea Fishermen) Regulations 2004, which comes into force on 16 August, the Secretary of State may grant exceptions from the limit on the maximum weekly working time and the minimum periods of daily and weekly rest for objective or technical reasons or reasons concerning the organisation of work, provided he has consulted those concerned and the exception is subject to such conditions and limitations as will protect 17W fishermen's health and safety. He may alter or cancel any exception on reasonable notice and after consultation with those affected.
§ Mr. PatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether the Working Time Directive is in force in relation to its application to commercial sea fishing activity.[185196]
§ Mr. JamiesonThe Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea Fishermen) Regulations 2004 were laid in Parliament on 13 July 2004 and come into force on 16 August 2004. The Regulations implement the European Directives on working time in respect of workers engaged in sea fishing.