HC Deb 11 December 1978 vol 960 cc81-2W
1. Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps have been taken to ban the netting of salmon in tidal waters and estuaries around the Welsh coast; and what representations have been received by him on this subject.

Mr. Alec Jones:

Myrighthon. and learned Friend has received a number of representations on this subject which is primarily a matter for the water authorities. My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food met water authority chairmen on 6th December to discuss the problem. The Government are giving consideration to the points they made. A meeting with the Welsh water authority is planned for later this week.