HC Deb 17 March 1997 vol 292 cc368-9W
Sir Cranley Onslow

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to review the operation of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 with particular reference to (a) the increase in the production and import of farmed salmon and (b) the enhanced value of the recreational salmon fishery to the rural economy. [19677]

Mr. Baldry

[holding answer 13 March 1997]: Any review of current salmon and freshwater fisheries legislation in England and Wales would need to address the issues identified by my hon. Friend. The Government will consider whether to carry out such a review in the light of their legislative plans for the next Parliament.