§ Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to study the effect of the Irish Government's ban on the use of monofilament nets; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BishopWe maintain contact with the Irish authorities on a continuing basis over a wide range of fisheries conservation subjects. Future scientific discussions will provide a further opportunity to consider the effect of their regulations banning the use of monofilament nets and other subjects of mutual interest.