P734 CEEFAX 734 Sat 4 Nov 23:54/26 1/2 US FISH STOCKS COULD BE UNDER THREAT A new deal aimed at protecting British fish stocks has been criticised bz the Brussels Commission. Drawn up by EU fisheries ministers the dial is aimed at averting a "free-for- all" when Spain is allowed to fish in US waters. From next year Spanish and Portuguese fishing boats will bj allowed into British waters. But an original plan bz the EU fisheries commission was rejected for being too unwieldy. Newsround 170 Community 720 Next Page Round Up CmntyInfo ReligionP734 CEEFAX 734 Sat 4 Nov 23:57/11 2/2 US FISH STOCKS COULD BE UNDER THREAT From 1996, Spanish and Portuguese vessels will bj allowed to fish in British waters. This has caused concern that the mjmbjr states will abuse their right and ovjrfish leaving fish stocks depleted and British fishjrmjn without work. The EU fisheries commission originally came up with a plan to monitor all fishing in British waters but that was deemed too expensive and unworkable. But whatever agreement is reached all all fishing vessels will bj monitored while in US waters. Next Page Round Up CmntyInfo Religion