§ Dr. Jack CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what further consideration she has given to the recommendation of the report of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Review Group; whether legislation is planned to bring these reconciliations into law; and if she will make a statement. [87141]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 16 December 2002]: I refer my right hon. Friend to the reply I gave him on 18 March 2002, Official Report, column 129W.
I can confirm that the Government intend to introduce proposals for new salmon and fresh water fisheries legislation to implement the agreed changes when parliamentary time permits.