HC Deb 17 December 1981 vol 15 cc209-10W
Mr. J. Enoch Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why sufficient technical data have not yet been assembled to designate shellfish waters in Northern Ireland, when such waters have already been designated for Great Britain.

Mr. David Mitchell

Because the existing data were inadequate a special collection exercise has been mounted this year. The results are now being monitored. It is expected that areas will be designated next year, when I understand certain additional designations will be made for Great Britain.