HC Deb 31 January 1996 vol 270 c794W
Rev. Ian Paisley

To 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. Ancram

None. There is no statutory requirement for anglers to make catch returns.

Rev. Ian Paisley

To 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. Ancram

None. The provision of fish counters on watercourses is a matter for fishery owners. Funds are currently available to assist such projects.