§ Mr. Masonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will consult the water authorities of England and Wales on the rates charged for annual fishing licences in each of their areas with a view to reaching agreement on a national rod licence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorNo. This matter has already been discussed with the water authorities. I understand that the duty that would have to be charged for a national rod licence would almost certainly exceed the duties currently charged by individual water authorities for most, if not all, their existing fishing licences.