HC Deb 01 March 1988 vol 128 cc519-20W
Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the rivers and streams in Northern Ireland which have been designated as salmonid waters under European Community directive 78/659/EEC.

Mr. Needham

[holding answer 26 February 1988]: The table lists those waters which have been designated as salmonid waters under European Community directive 78/659/EEC.

Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he has any knowledge of

Mr. Viggers

The social and economic problems of rural areas in Northern Ireland are fully considered in the annual public expenditure survey process. The continued operation of existing administrative and financial arrangements, including assistance available from the European Community, provides the appropriate means for dealing with rural development in Northern Ireland. I have no plans for the establishment of a rural development agency.