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Written question asked by Jim Cousins (Labour) on Thursday, 13 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 July 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 27 July 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, What steps he is taking to protect wild salmon from the consequences of salmon farming. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Cousins: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to protect wild salmon from the consequences of salmon farming. [131275] Mr. Morley: In the UK salmon farming takes place almost entirely in Scotland. There is no evidence that it is adversely affecting salmon stocks of English origin.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
354 c788W; 131275
Session
1999-00
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Conservation Nature conservation Salmon Fish farming
Link
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