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Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 January 1997. It was answered by Malcolm Moss (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 January 1997 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
Which Northern Ireland waters, to which the Shellfish Waters Directive applies, have still to be designated.
Answer

Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland which Northern Ireland waters, to which the shellfish waters directive applies, have still to be designated. [13069] Mr. Moss: An area in Stragford lough was designated under the shellfish water directive in 1983. Consideration will be given to whether there is a need for further designations when the proposed regulations to transpose the directive have been made.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13069; 289 c311-2W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
EU law Northern Ireland Pollution Water Shellfish