European Parliament 3 October 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION P-2843/02 by Ian Hudghton (Verts/ALE) to the Commission. Ramifications of delays in proposals relating to the common fisheries policy.

However many landowners fear that by leasing their land they will lose control of it, and the sector believes the issue of liberalising agricultural leaseholds merits proper discussion in order to stimulate the rural economy.