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WRITTEN QUESTION P-2949/02
by Ian Hudghton (Verts/ALE) to the Commission
(09 October 2002)
Subject: Fleet reductions
Further to the publication of the Commission proposals in relation to the
reform of the CFP, and in particular the proposal for Emergency Measures
for Scrapping Fishing Vessels (COM(02)0190), Commission officials provided
oral guarantees to the Scottish fishing industry that the substantial
reductions which have taken place in Scotland in the last two years would
be taken into account and incorporated in the proposed reductions under
the aforementioned proposal.
Can the Commission confirm this in
writing and provide the exact levels to be achieved in light of the recent
decommissioning which has occurred and is presently being carried out in
Scotland?
P-2949/02EN
Answer given by Mr Fischler
on behalf of the Commission
(31 October 2002)
Within the framework of the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP),
the Commission's proposals are to reduce fishing effort and to end
compulsory scrapping programmes. There will be improved provision for
decommissioning through the scrapping fund should Member States wish to
use it, along with an entry / exit system for replacement vessels, but no
targets will be set for reduction of fishing capacity in any Member State.
Any decommissioning schemes implemented in Scotland since the beginning of
2001 will clearly contribute to achieving required fishing mortality
targets, and will therefore facilitate compliance with future fishing
effort limits affecting the Scottish fleet. |
