HC Deb 04 February 1975 vol 885 cc467-8W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what action he is taking to study the effect of the Irish Government's ban on the use of monofilament nets; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Bishop

We maintain contact with the Irish authorities on a continuing basis over a wide range of fisheries conservation subjects. Future scientific discussions will provide a further opportunity to consider the effect of their regulations banning the use of monofilament nets and other subjects of mutual interest.