HC Deb 07 March 2000 vol 345 c581W
Mr. Denis Murphy

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what will be the(a) starting date, (b) finishing date and (c) the duration of this year's drift net salmon fishing season for the sea area from the River Tyne to the River Tweed. [113177]

Mr. Morley

[holding answer 6 March 2000]Under current byelaws the drift net salmon fishing season in the sea area from the River Tyne to the River Tweed will for this year,(a) start on 1 June; (b) finish on 31 August and (c) be for a period of 92 days.