HC Deb 12 July 1979 vol 970 c268W
59. Mr. Flannery

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to protect the salmon from approaching extinction as a species.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

The Government are considering proposals from the United States Government for an international convention to control salmon fishing at sea. My Department is also consulting appropriate interests on possible domestic measures relating to the conservation of our salmon stocks.

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