§ 26. Dr. SpinkTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from non-sector fisherman regarding sea fish conservation. [17571]
§ Mr. BaldryI am in frequent contact with non-sector fishermen about sea fish conservation and related issues. Most recently, I met non-sector fishermen from Kent and Essex, accompanied by my hon. Friends the Members for Castle Point and for Basildon (Mr. Amess), on 27 January to discuss a range of issues including the closure of the North sea sole fishery to vessels of 10 m and under until 21 April.