8. We have given further consideration to the following on the basis of
further information from the Government. We maintain our opinion[14] that it raises questions of political importance. We make no recommendation
for its further consideration, but maintain our suggestion that it would be relevant to the debate
we are recommending on (17704)--, on total allowable catches and quotas for 1997:--
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
(17612)
11016/96
COM(96) 493 |
Commission report on monitoring Community conservation and management measures applicable to
Third Country fishing vessels. |
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Background
8.1 When we considered the Commission report we suggested that it would be helpful
to have a balance sheet indicating the waters in which third country vessels have quotas and their
permitted tonnage, and third country waters in which Community countries have quotas and their
permitted tonnage. This information has now been provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food and is printed below.
Conclusion
8.2 We welcome this information, which will be helpful in assessing the respective
rights of Community vessels in third country waters and third country vessels in Community waters.
It will also help assess measures needed for the conservation of fishery resources in those
Community waters where third country vessels have fishing rights. This new information confirms
our view that the report will be relevant to the debate we are recommending on the Floor of the
House on total allowable catches and quotas for 1997.
14. (17612) 11016/96 see HC 36-iv (1996-97), paragraph 15 (20 November 1996). Back
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