Scallop Licensing (Hansard, 20 May 1999)

HC Deb 20 May 1999 vol 331 c450W 450W

§ Mr. Gill
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under what legal authority the scallop licensing system is being introduced. [84175]

§ Mr. Morley
The licensing arrangements for scallop dredging, which came into operation on 19 April 1999, were introduced under the provisions of section 4 of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (1967 c.84) (as amended).