Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Martin Salter (Labour), on Wednesday, 20 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 95 members in total.

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COARSE FISHING CLOSE SEASON ON RIVERS IN ENGLAND AND WALES

That this House notes that one of the recommendations of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Review was for the abolition of the coarse fishing close season on rivers in England and Wales; believes that the close season should be retained on running water to protect the riverside environment, to minimise disturbance to vital spawning grounds and to preserve fish stocks; agrees with the findings of a recent poll showing that over 80 per cent. of anglers are in favour of the 125 year old close season; and calls upon the Government to reject the recommendation.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

135 

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Nature conservation Rivers Angling Salmon Freshwater fish Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Review Group

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk