Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 March 1994. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 March 1994 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

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Northern Ireland Office

Question

If he will investigate allegations that four inch immature roach are being caught in Northern Ireland, blast frozen, offered to Northern Ireland tackle dealers and sold in Dublin tackle shops. - No. Juvenile roach may be captured lawfully for use as bait under licence from the Fisheries Conservancy Board for Northern Ireland.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

239 c348W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Fish Northern Ireland Poaching