§ 209. Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what advice and powers have been given to officials who will enforce the bass conservation measures.
§ Mr. CurryBass conservation measures are currently enforced by British sea fisheries officers (BSFOs) with powers arising from the Sea Fisheries Act 1968, the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 and in relation to fishing boats the Bass (Specified Areas) (Prohibition of Fishing) Order 1990. Advice is given in the context of compulsory training programmes for BSFOs.
§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on what dates he listed the sea bass fishing nursery areas; and how many warrants have been issued since those dates to officials to patrol and enforce the conservation measures.
§ Mr. CurryThe Bass (Specified Area) (Prohibition of Fishing) Order 1990 came into force on 27 June 1990. No new warrants have been issued in respect of this legislation because existing warrants held by officers of the sea fisheries inspectorate acting as British sea fisheries officers (BSFOs) cover all fisheries legislation. Instruments of appointment held by sea fisheries committees' officers trained and appointed as BSFOs include the enforcement of the bass legislation.