Elspeth Attwooll MEP elected Vice-President of EP Fisheries Committee

10.25.08am GMT Mon 5th Feb 2007

Following the changes in responsibilities that take place halfway through the European Parliamentary term, Elspeth Attwooll MEP has been elected a Vice President of the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee.

Commenting Elspeth Said:

"With so many important issues affecting the industry and the whole project of developing a maritime strategy more generally, I am grateful for the confidence colleagues have placed in me. I shall use this opportunity to do all I can to promote the cause of regional management of fisheries."