HC Deb 17 December 1993 vol 234 cc1066-7W
Mr. Channon

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when there will be a public inquiry into the proposed regulating order for the Thames cockle fishery.

Mr. Jack

A public inquiry will be held if the objections which have been made in relation to the Kent and Essex sea fisheries committee's proposed regulating order are not withdrawn. I understand that the committee has not yet ruled out the possibility of meeting the objectors' concerns.