§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the nets recently confiscated from vessels fishing illegally for salmon off the north coast 447W of Northern Ireland were in all respects within the legal definitions laid down; and, if not, in what way they fell short of the definition.
§ Mr. Adam Butler[pursuant to his reply, 27 July 1981]: No. In each case, contrary to the byelaws made by the Fisheries Conservancy Board for Northern Ireland, sections of the nets were made from synthetic fibres which contained material not constructed of either two or more filament yarns twisted and plied together or three or more filament yarns braided together.
§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the exact, or approximate, cost of the nets which were recently confiscated from vessels fishing illegally for salmon off the north coast of Northern Ireland assuming that they were to be purchased new in 1981.
§ Mr. Adam Butler[pursuant to his reply, 27 July 1981]: The precise dimensions of the nets, which were very far from new, are not known, but it is estimated they would cost around £1,300 and £1,500 respectively at 1981 prices if they had been.
§ Mr. Wm. Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the nets recently seized from vessels fishing illegally for salmon off the north coast of Northern Ireland were (a) destroyed, (b) sold back to the persons from whom they were confiscated or (c) otherwise disposed of; and, if sold, what was the price received.
§ Mr. Adam Butler[pursuant to his reply, 27 July 1981]: The nets recently seized from vessels fishing illegally for salmon off the north coast of Northern Ireland were, following conviction of the owners, sold back to the previous owners for £100 each under the terms of the Fisheries Act [Northern Ireland] 1966.