date:Jul 12, 2012
have a real opportunity in future through the reformed Common Fisheries Policy to work much more closely together at regional level on fisheries management. I think it will be essential to regional fishery management plans and technical measures that have been developed with the involvement of coastal communities. Such measures are more likely to be effective and gain support than blanket measures dictated by Europe.
The Minister added: This visit has been very useful, providing me an opportuni