§ 41 and 42. Mr. J. Howardasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many licences for netting salmon in tidal waters have been issued by the Hampshire River Board; and when these were issued.
(2) how many fishermen have made applications to the Hampshire River Board within the last two years for licences to net salmon in tidal waters; and how many licences have been issued.
§ Mr. John HareDuring each of the last two seasons the Hampshire River Board has issued two salmon netting licences, one for tidal waters on the Itchen and one for Southampton Water. It has refused one further application to fish in Southampton Water.