§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has any plans to amend the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967, particularly concerning the creation of enhanced lobster fisheries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CurryOfficials from the Department have held discussions with fishing industry representatives in England and Wales about the possibility of extending the power to grant several and regulating orders so as to cover crustacean species in addition to the molluscan species already covered. In the light of the views expressed, I intend to introduce legislation to this affect when the opportunity arises.