HC Deb 28 July 1989 vol 157 cc1160-1W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any proposals concerning the introduction of a quota system for prawn fisheries in United Kingdom waters; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

[holding answer 26 July 1989]: I have no plans. Fishing for prawns of the pandulus species is already subject to a minimum mesh size of 30mm except for pandulus montagui for which a minimum mesh size of 20 mm is permitted.

Mr. Martyn Jones

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he takes to ensure that shellfish farming of (a) alien species or (b) native species is compatible with the designation of special protection areas under the European Community rivers directive or designation as a site of special scientific interest; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

[holding answer 26 July 1989]: I refer the hon. Member to the replies given yesterday to the hon. Member for South Shields (Dr. Clark).

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