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 operating under certificates of privilege in rivers not meeting their conservation limits have changed their method of operating from that identified at the time of the granting of the certificates.

Answer: The River Severn salmon stock exceeds the conservation limit but there is evidence that fishery stations operating here also exploit salmon returning to the River Wye, the stock of which does not meet the conservation limit. At least one fishing station (putcher rank) operating there now uses steel baskets instead of the traditional willow and square cross-section basket openings. There are no records of any other changes in method amongst those instruments now or recently operating.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2445; 700 c78-9WA
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Fishing: Salmon
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Conservation Fisheries Fishing gear Salmon
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk