§ 12. Sir E. Erringtonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will amend Section 9 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act, 1923, in so far as it relates to the clearance of coarse fish, as recommended by the Bledisloe Committee.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsMy right hon. Friend is at present considering this and other recommendations by the Bledisloe Commiteee, the majority of which, if accepted, would involve amending legislation, but I am not yet able to make a statement.
§ Sir E. ErringtonDoes my horn. Friend realise that in Scotland and the Republic 1462 of Ireland there is no such limitation as is imposed by Section 9 of the Act? Does he understand the importance of this to the trout-fishing interests?
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsI realise the importance of this and I realise that in Scotland the limitation does at present apply. This is one of the points which my right hon. Friend will be considering before he brings proposals before the House.