HC Deb 12 July 1994 vol 246 c521W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received from nets fishermen on the River Dee; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gwilym Jones

The Department has received a number of letters about the introduction in 1992 of National Rivers Authority byelaws for the protection of migratory fish stocks, and about National Rivers Authority proposals to reduce the commercial net fishing season to protect spring salmon runs.