HC Deb 15 June 1972 vol 838 c410W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will seek legislative powers to allow local authorities to purchase if necessary by compulsory means fishing rights in Welsh lakes and rivers, thus safeguarding the right of members of the public to fish therein

Mr. Gibson-Watt

No. River authorities already have powers to purchase or lease fisheries and fishing rights, and to lease out any such fishery so acquired.

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