§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to make further facilities available for the sport of angling; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TraceyThe responsibility for considering the general need for further facilities lies with the Sports Council, with of course the angling bodies. Although most of the existing and potential amenities are owned by the British Waterways Board and local and water authorities.262W The Sports Council recognises angling's importance as a popular sport and provides financial and other support to aid its development.