Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 31 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 27 November 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, if he will make a statement on the inspection regime for salmon farms. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 6 November 2000).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the inspection regime for salmon farms. [136563] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 6 November 2000]: As at 2 November there were 17 registered salmon farms in England; 16 freshwater sites and one marine site. When operating, they all produce salmon smolts for on-growing in sea cages in Scotland. Each farm is inspected at least annually by the Fish Health Inspectorate and their discharges are, as with all other fish farms, regulated by the Environment Agency.

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