HC Deb 21 November 1986 vol 105 cc375-6W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what are the terms of reference of the Salmon Advisory Committee; whether it will consider estuarial netting of salmon; and when he expects it to report.

Mr. Gummer

The Salmon Advisory Committee will have the following terms of reference: To examine and report on those matters relating to the conservation and development of salmon fisheries in Great Britain which are referred to it by Fisheries Ministers".

In the early stages, we shall be asking the Committee to examine:

  1. 1. Particular aspects of the availability of information on the status of salmon stocks in Great Britain; and
  2. 2. The influences on the level of those stocks, including the effects of predators and of fishing at low water levels.

The Committee will be expected to report on the various stages of their work as they are completed.

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