HC Deb 19 May 1965 vol 712 cc1429-30
5. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many netsmen are represented on the new river authorities.

Mr. Hoy

Seven salmon netsmen are serving as fishery members on the new river authorities.

Mr. Mills

Is this really fair, bearing in mind that these fishermen have to make a living and it is not sport to them? Will the hon. Gentleman seriously consider increasing the number on these new authorities?

Mr. Hoy

No; we had to get a reasonable balance of all the interests concerned when the change was taking place. What we have done is to give reasonable representation to all interests, including this section.