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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 3 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2014 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Monday, 8 December 2014 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


White Fish: Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she plans to take in collaboration with the devolved administrations to preserve sea bass stocks to ensure that a sustainable recreational angling sector is created throughout the UK.

Answer

The conservation of sea bass stocks will be an important issue at the December Council of the European Union fisheries ministers. We are working with the Devolved Administrations to secure the best possible agreement at the Council for both recreational and commercial catchers of sea bass.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
217087
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Conservation White fish Angling
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk