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Written question asked by Lord Dear (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 March 2008.


Fishing: Salmon

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:How many salmon netting stations operate under certificates of privilege in England and Wales.
Answer

The Environment Agency have records of 198 fisheries (instruments or groups of instrument) holding certificates of privilege. Of these only seven across England and Wales are recorded as having recently (in the past 10 years) operated or as being now operable.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2442; 700 c78WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Fisheries Salmon
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk