European Parliament 26 August 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION E-2433/02 by Ian Hudghton (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Management of North Sea fish stocks.

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (3 October 2002) Since 1 January 1997 when a separate fleet segment for prawn boats was created in the MAGP IV for the Netherlands, this segment has expanded predominantly by transfer of existing vessels from the 221 kW Eurocutter segment.