HC Deb 16 December 1993 vol 234 cc798-9W
Mr. Morley

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what measures she intends to introduce to monitor the incidental entanglement of sea birds in fishing gear and to ensure that populations of those sea birds do not become endangered.

Mr. Jack

The sea fisheries inspectorate is instructed to report immediately any major incidents of sea birds being caught in fishing gear. They also make an annual report. There is no evidence to suggest that cases of entrapment, which are rare, are currently threatening the survival of any species of sea bird.