§ 61. Mr. Huntasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will specify the ways in which the new system of permits for fishing in the Royal Parks are expected to deal with the problem of injury to wild life from the activities of anglers.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe introduction of a charge for the permits and a limitation on their numbers is expected to ensure that they are held only by serious and conscientious anglers. The permits are frequently checked, and fishing without a permit is an offence against the Parks Regulations. Persons known to offend by discarding tackle would be liable to have their permits withdrawn.
§ Mr. Huntasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the new system of permits for anglers in the Royal Parks will come into effect.
§ Mr. Denis HowellIt came into effect on 16th June 1975, being the beginning of this year's fishing season.