HC Deb 11 March 1999 vol 327 cc337-8W
20. Mr. Amess

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what recent representations he has received about the impact of the operation of flood defences on fisheries. [74101]

Mr. Morley

Fishermen have an opportunity to make representations to the responsible authority when proposals for flood defence work are advertised under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations. MAFF is not aware of any recent cases where the authorities have been unable to resolve any potential problems raised.

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