Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 119 (11),

Common Fisheries Policy

That this House takes note of European Union Documents No. 15869/08. Commission Communication on the Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy, and No. 15694/08, draft Council Regulation establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy; and supports the Government’s objective of ensuring that this proposal delivers stronger, proportionate, more effective control provisions which contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish stocks.—(Mark Tami.)

Question agreed to.