§ The Earl of Kimberleyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the income received in 1993 by the National Rivers Authority for rod licence duties in respect of (a) salmon and sea trout, and (b) non-migratory trout and coarse fish; and
The number of licences issued to (a) salmon and sea-trout anglers and (b) non-migratory trout and common fish anglers.
The Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Earl Howe)Licences issued by the National Rivers Authority to anglers in England and Wales between 1 January 1993 and 1 April 1994 were valid for fishing for all species of salmon and freshwater fish. Separate licences for anglers wishing to fish for salmon and migratory trout and for non-migratory trout and coarse fish were reintroduced with effect from 1 April 1994. Information on sales of and income from such licences is not yet available.