§ Mr. HoonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions her Department has had on the implications of siting fish farm enterprises close to environmentally sensitive locations; and whether she will issue written guidance.
§ Mr. JackThe siting of fish farms in inland waters is regulated by the town and country planning system, for which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment is responsible.
§ Mr. HoonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what business opportunities her Department's delegation that visited Turkey from 9 to 12 May identified in the fish farming sector.
§ Mr. JackDuring his visit to Turkey from 9 to 12 May this year my right hon. Friend the Member for Suffolk, Coastal (Mr. Gummer) was accompanied by a team of businessmen including a representative from the fish farming industry. I understand that a number of potential opportunities were identified including in particular joint ventures for the development of fish farms. These have been notified to the industry. The fish farming sector in Turkey is at an early stage of development and the potential for business exists in the medium and long term.