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Business Statement - Fishing
Business Statement
14-Apr-2009
Mr. Michael Moore (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (LD): In recent days, European Commission officials have been briefed by Scottish fishing leaders about the impact of the reduction in effort days at sea on this year’s fishing, particularly as it affects my constituents in Berwickshire. Given the seriousness of the situation, there is now an issue about the financial sustainability of the industry, quite apart from the issue of the sustainability of fish stocks. Will the Leader of the House make urgent provision for a debate on the Floor of the House about this year’s fishing arrangements, so that we can bring our concerns to the attention of the Minister concerned?
Ms .Harman: I think that what the hon. Gentleman is talking about comes within the purview of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; am I right? There were Environment, Food and Rural Affairs questions earlier this morning, so I think— [Interruption.] I am sorry; he had two issues to raise. I will raise the point with the Ministers concerned.
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