§ 25. Mr. Wigleyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he proposes taking to safeguard the stocks of sea and river fish from depletion because of over-fishing and from the growth of unacceptable netting practices.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThere is already extensive legislation in operation in the United Kingdom designed 421W to conserve fish stocks, but I am ready to consider additional measures where the scientific evidence indicates that this is desirable.