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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 Thursday, 29 November 2018. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 December 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Fishing Catches: Estuaries and Inland Waterways

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will take steps to eliminate the use of monofilament nets in estuaries and inshore waters; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

Sea fisheries management in England’s estuaries and inshore waters is the responsibility of the Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities (IFCAs). It is for the relevant IFCA to determine the type of nets that should be used in its district.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
196080
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Fishing catches Inland waterways Estuaries
Link
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