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Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 December 2018 (named day). It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Monday, 3 December 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fishing Catches: Dorset

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to prohibit the netting of all fish stocks in Christchurch and Poole harbours; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The Southern Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority is undertaking a review of net fishing arrangements for the harbour and estuarine areas of Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, including Christchurch and Poole harbours. A public consultation is underway which will close on 7th December. Responses will be analysed ahead of the development of any net management arrangements for the district.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
196079
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Fishing catches Christchurch Poole
Link
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