§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many concessionary fishing licences have been issued to disabled anglers and anglers with severe mobility problems in Northern Ireland by his Department in each of the last five years; what is the full cost of each licence in each year, and the cost at the concessionary rate; how many similar concessionary licences or permits have been issued by the Fisheries conservancy board and the Foyle fisheries commission in the same years; and what was the full and concessionary cost of such licences or permits.
§ Sir Patrick MayhewConcessionary permits were first introduced in 1992 and 40 were issued at a cost of £25.90 as compared with £41.70 for a general season permit. In 1993, to date, 75 have been issued at a cost of £20.00 as compared with £42.75 for a general season permit. The Fisheries conservancy board and Foyle fisheries commission do not have the statutory authority to issue licences at concessionary rates.