STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

The information contained in this statement of intent has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 38 of the Public Finance Act 1989.

As Chief Executive of the Ministry of Fisheries, I acknowledge, in signing this statement, my responsibility for the information contained in this statement of intent.

The performance forecast for each class of departmental output expenses in the statement of forecast service performance is as agreed with the Minister responsible for Vote: Fisheries administered by the Ministry of Fisheries.

The forecast financial performance to be achieved by the Ministry of Fisheries in the statement of forecast service performance and the forecast financial statements is as agreed with the Minister of Fisheries who is the Minister responsible for the financial performance of the Ministry of Fisheries.

The information contained in this statement of intent is consistent with existing appropriations, and with the appropriations set out in the Appropriation (2005/06 Estimates) Bill.

Signed	Countersigned
John Glaister Chief Executive May 2005	Paul Laplanche Manager Finance May 2005