HC Deb 13 January 1989 vol 144 cc790-1W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment his Department has made of the potential for the expansion of marine fish farming off the coast of England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Donald Thompson

Ongoing assessments are made of the feasibility of farming species of marine fish and shellfish in the coastal waters of England and Wales. For the foreseeable future, it is likely that salmon, sea-reared trout and certain shellfish will continue to offer the best prospects for commercial development.