To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what recent changes he has made to the licensing scheme arrangements for the 10 metre and under fleet; and if he will make a statement. (188423)

I have made no recent changes to the licensing scheme arrangements for the 10 m and under fleet.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what consultations he has held on changing the licensing scheme arrangements for the 10 metre and under fleet; and if he will make a statement. (188424)

I have held no consultations on changing the licensing arrangements for the 10 m and under fleet. However, I have recently written to 10 m and under vessel licence holders informing them that I plan to consult them later this year on possible changes to the current licensing system.