HC Deb 12 July 1979 vol 970 cc259-60W
26. Mr. Beith

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consideration he has given to the regulation of lobster fishing.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

In November 1978 my Department circulated to fishing organisations a consultation document on the management of the lobster fishery in England and Wales. Fisheries Ministers are considering the need for further conservation measures to protect lobster stocks in Great Britain in the light of the comments received.