Written question asked by William Ross (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 28 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 July 2000. It was answered by George Howarth (Labour) on Monday, 3 July 2000 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what is his estimate of the number of (a) salmon, (b) grilse and (c) sea trout caught by anglers in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years; and what is his estimate of the number of each of these three categories of fish taken by seals in Northern Ireland waters in each of these years.

Answer: Mr. William Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the number of (a) salmon, (b) grilse and (c) sea trout caught by anglers in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years; and what is his estimate of the number of each of these three categories of fish taken by seals in Northern Ireland waters in each of these years. [128853] Mr. George Howarth: Responsibility for this subject has been devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly and is therefore no longer a matter for the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

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