§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent his duties towards conservation and enhancement of natural beauty under section 17 of the Agriculture Act 1986 extend to fisheries matters; and if he will make a statement on the implication of these duties where they impact on fishing and fish stock management.
§ Mr. Curry[holding answer 26 July 1989]: My duties under section 17 of the Agriculture Act 1986 are concerned with agriculture not fisheries. However, in dealing with fisheries we are concerned with conservation of fish stocks in order to manage them as renewable resources. I also refer the hon. Gentleman to a previous reply given on 21 July 1989, Official Report, column 408.