Michael Bell
Ceist:28 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the plans, if any, his Department has to pursue at EU level an extension of the twelve mile limit as incorporated in the Common Fisheries Policy which will continue until the year 2002; his views on whether the six to 12 mile zone access allowed to specified foreign vessels should be eliminated in view of the serious reduction in fish stocks; his Department's plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12278/98]