§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what arrangements exist for examining the environmental implications of licence authorisations for shell fishing in inshore waters.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesUnder the terms of the Sea Fisheries (Wildlife Conservation) Act 1992, Ministers and sea fisheries committees are required, in discharging their functions to have regard to the conservation of marine flora and fauna.
§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what estimate he has made of the number of tonnes of cockles harvested since 8 October from Traeth Lafan, Conwy bay, and the proportion taken from the site of special scientific interest.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThis is a matter for the North Western and North Wales sea fisheries committee.