HC Deb 15 November 1951 vol 493 cc1165-6
49. Mr. Donnelly

asked the Minister of Agriculture what representations he has received from the West Wales River Board regarding salmon fishing licences for coracle fishermen on the River Teifi.

Sir T. Dugdale

None, Sir. but I understand that the matter is now before the River Board.

Mr. Donnelly

Is the Minister aware that this question has been before the River Board for seven or eight months? Cannot he do something about getting it away from the River Board?

Sir T. Dugdale

I understand that the whole question of coracle fishing in the River Teifi has been reviewed by the fisheries committee of the River Board following representations from the Pembroke and Cardigan County Council. The recommendations of the Committee will be discussed at the next meeting of the Board on 19th November.

Mr. James Callaghan

Would the Minister ask his right hon. and learned Friend the Home Secretary to give him the pronunciation of the river he has just mentioned?