HC Deb 22 October 1991 vol 196 cc504-5W
Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what further measures he is taking to ensure that drift nets have warning devices attached to deter mammals such as dolphins.

Mr. Curry

Research is being undertaken in the United Kingdom and throughout the world by scientists and fishermen to find ways of avoiding the accidental catches of dolphins. This Department is keeping in close touch with such investigations and is currently reviewing what further study might be made.

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