§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what applications have been made for fish farming developments around the Antrim coast; what approvals have been given; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ViggersThere have been three applications; two have been granted consent to discharge under the Water Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 of which one has also been given a fish culture licence under the Fisheries Act (Northern Ireland) 1966. The most recent application is still under consideration.
§ Mr WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has had concerning fish farming developments, and their impact on Glenarm and Red bay.
§ Mr. ViggersBesides representation by the developers a total of 24 letters and submissions from 13 different groups and individuals have been received. The Northern Ireland Ministers for Agriculture and Environment jointly met a delegation comprising most of the parties who have made representations against these salmon farming developments.