ELSPETH ATTWOOLL MEP APPOINTED VICE-CHAIR OF FISHERIES COMMITTEE

12.00.00am GMT Thu 1st Feb 2007

Following the changes in responsibilities that take place halfway though the European Parliamentary term, Elspeth Attwooll MEP (Uk, Lib Dem) 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 in fisheries."