Written question asked by Huw Edwards (Labour) on Thursday, 28 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 March 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what representations she has received from the Blackrock Lave Net Salmon Fishermen's Association about the future of salmon fishing in the Severn Estuary; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Edwards: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations she has received from the Blackrock Lave Net Salmon Fishermen's Association about the future of salmon fishing in the Severn estuary; and if she will make a statement. [40711] Mr. Morley: We have received a number of representations on behalf of the Blackrock Lave Net Salmon Fishermen's Association in connection with the Environment Agency consultation on a Salmon Action Plan for the Severn estuary. The plan seeks to ensure the long-term sustainability of salmon stocks and the fisheries it supports. Views have been sought on several options to reduce the numbers of salmon caught and so protect stocks. The agency will take into account all comments received and aims to publish the final plan in the summer. Should this recommend fishing restrictions these would be subject to a further public consultation and require DEFRA approval.

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