§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he has any proposals to issue licences for traditional pearl fishing in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he has considered proposals to place the freshwater mussel (Margaritisera margaritisera) on the schedule of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981 as a protected species; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia Bottomley[holding answer 11 July 1989]: I will write to the hon. Member.