European Parliament 5 June 2013, Written question E-006413/13 Maria do Céu Patrão Neves (PPE) to the Commission. Adoption of the proposal to amend Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 on the removal of the fins of sharks on board vessels

Question for written answer E-006413/13 to the Commission Maria do Céu Patrão Neves (PPE) (5 June 2013) Subject: Adoption of the proposal to amend Council Regulation (EC) No 1185/2003 on the removal of the fins of sharks on board vessels The adoption of the regulation on removing shark fins on board vessels is highly detrimental to the EU’s surface longline fleet.