NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 2198
Question 439 for Written Reply: Mr O de Beer (COPE-WC) to ask the Minister
of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:
What steps are being taken by her department to address the plight of a
certain company (Meermin Visserye), who have been allegedly defrauded of
the quota? CW544E
REPLY:
The Department has received instruction by Meermin Visserye on Friday, 24
August 2012 to cancel the previously issued sardine permits. The Department
has also received confirmation by company resolution of the names of the
two individuals that are the only authorised persons for Meermin Visserye
that are to engage with the Department. Following the information
submitted, the Department immediately requested the return and cancellation
of all sardine permits issued for Meermin Visserye. The Department will
issue Meermin Visseryeâs anchovy permits on receipt of their vessel change
and catch permit applications.