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Written question asked by Lord Dear (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008.


Fishing: Salmon

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 25 March (WA 78–9) regarding the impact on salmon stocks of privileged fixed engines operating on the River Severn, what discussions they have since had with Natural England, the Countryside Council for Wales and the European Commission on the effect of these fisheries on the conservation status of salmon in the Wye and Usk special areas of conservation.
Answer

Since March 2008, the UK Government have had no formal discussions with Natural England, the Countryside Council for Wales or the European Commission on this matter. However, through the introduction of the Marine Bill, the Environment Agency, which has responsibility for regulating salmon and freshwater fisheries in England and Wales, will have the necessary powers to address these issues.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
705 c313WA; 6024
Session
2007-08
Related items
Fishing: Salmon
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Conservation Fisheries River Severn Salmon River Wye River Usk
Link
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