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Written question asked by Robert G Hughes (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
What progress has been made in lifting fishing restrictions in Milford Haven. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Robert G. Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what progress has been made in lifting fishing restrictions in Milford Haven. [18849] Mr. Jonathan Evans: The majority of restrictions on commercial fisheries, put in place following the Sea Empress oil spill, have been lifted. The only commercial fishery still affected is the oyster fishery in the Milford Haven estuary. Restrictions are also being maintained as a protective measure for casual pickers of shellfish (excluding crustaceans), and on edible seaweed and samphire in the intertidal area between St. David's head and Port Eynon point. Monitoring and sampling work is continuing so that these remaining restrictions can be lifted as soon as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18849; 292 c438W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Accidents Contamination Food Oil Pollution Wales Shipping Shellfish MV Sea Empress Milford Haven