Written question asked by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 August 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 October 2004. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 4 October 2004 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 measures she is taking to prevent the theft of clams from Poole harbour.

Answer: Mr. Whittingdale: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what measures she is taking to prevent the theft of clams from Poole harbour. [187430] Mr. Bradshaw: The theft of clams from Poole Harbour is a matter for the Southern Sea Fisheries Committee to consider. Under the Poole Fishery Order 1985 (SI 1985 No.847) the Committee is responsible for imposing and enforcing licensing and other restrictions on the fishing or taking of clams in a large area of Poole Harbour. The Committee is also responsible for regulating fisheries elsewhere in the Harbour under other legislation.

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