HC Deb 17 January 1968 vol 756 cc586-7W
82. Mr. Dance

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of the standstill in sales of fishing tackle resulting from a virtual ban on angling due to the foot-and-mouth epidemic, he will consider suspending the close season for coarse fishing in 1968.

Mr. Hoy:

Any change in the coarse fishing close season would need to be based on fisheries considerations. Under the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act, changes. on a local basis, may be made only upon application from certain specified bodies, including river authorities.