§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much has been spent by his Department on advertising in national newspapers in each of the past five years; and if he will provide a breakdown by newspaper titles.
§ Dr. Mawhinney[holding answer 3 November 1987]: The information requested in respect of advertising placed by Northern Ireland Government Departments in national newspapers is as follows.
possible the (a) rod catch and (b) the commercial nets catch of salmon in the Foyle fisheries area and in the river Roe since the Foyle Fisheries Commission was created.
§ Mr. Viggers[holding answer 5 November 1987]: The information requested for the years 1985 and 1986 is as follows. The information for previous years is given in the annual reports of the Foyle Fisheries Commission, which are laid before Parliament.
1985 1986 Reported rod catch 1,814 1,172 Total commercial catch 40,521 46,354 River Roe commercial catch 1,145 1,354