§ Rev. Ian PaisleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what studies have been undertaken by the Department of Agriculture to establish catch figures for fisheries on the Rivers Maine and Kells water system. [12083]
§ Mr. AncramNone. There is no statutory requirement for anglers to make catch returns.
§ Rev. Ian PaisleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the need for counters to be employed on the River Maine system to enable the fishery division to compile accurate figures on the health of the migratory stocks. [12084]
§ Mr. AncramNone. The provision of fish counters on watercourses is a matter for fishery owners. Funds are currently available to assist such projects.