Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Monday, 8 May 2006.

Fishing: Salmon

Question: What active liaison they have with the Governments of the United States and Canada concerning the North Atlantic Salmon Fund efforts to achieve restoration of north Atlantic salmon stocks.

Answer: The United States and Canada are parties to the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation (NASCO) convention, as is the EU. Government representatives continue to take an active role as part of the EU delegation to NASCO and, in that context, have participated in discussions with US and Canadian officials in relation to various relevant activities. There is no active liaison with respect to US and Canadian elements of the North Atlantic Salmon Fund, which is a private fundraising organisation principally supporting the interests of angling groups.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5156; 681 c115WA
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Conservation Canada International cooperation Fish USA Salmon North Atlantic Salmon Fund North Atlantic Ocean
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