§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) when he expects to take a decision on the proposed minimum landing size for bass;
(2) what consultations he will have with commercial fishermen about any possible loss of inshore fishing grounds following a decision on minimum landing size for bass;
(3) what mesh size he proposes to introduce for sea bass.
§ Mr. Gummer[holding answers 26 November 1987]: I expect to announce before long specific proposals for the conservation and management of the bass fishery which will embrace the questions of minimum landing size for bass and minimum mesh sizes for gill and similar nets. We shall give fishermen and other interested parties the opportunity to present their views on the proposals before final decisions are taken.