Written question asked by Lord Mason of Barnsley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 July 1994. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 July 1994.

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Howe, Earl

Question

What studies HMGovt have undertaken to assess movements of fish-eating birds such as cormorants and goosanders on inland waters and damage those birds are causing to coarse and game fish stocks; and if they are considering a general cull of these birds.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

557 c42WA

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Birds Fisheries Licensing Protection Pest control Research Cormorants