When there will be a public inquiry into the proposed Regulating Order for the Thames cockle fishery.

When there will be a public inquiry into the proposed Regulating Order for the Thames cockle fishery.

What estimate he has made of the number of tonnes of cockles harvested since 8th October from Traeth Lafan, Conwy Bay, and the proportion taken from the site of special scientific interest. - This is a matter for North Western North Wales sea fisheries committee.

What estimate he has made of the number of tonnes of cockles harvested since 8th October from Traeth Lafan, Conwy Bay, and the proportion taken from the site of special scientific interest. - This is a matter for North Western North Wales sea fisheries committee.

What proposals he has to use his powers under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to issue an order banning the suction-dredging of cockles in the Traeth Lafan area of the Conwy Bay site of special scientific interest and special protection area. - None.

What proposals he has to use his powers under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to issue an order banning the suction-dredging of cockles in the Traeth Lafan area of the Conwy Bay site of special scientific interest and special protection area. - None.

What consultations he has had and what representations he has received in relation to the issuing of authorisations for cockle-fishing by suction-dredging in Traeth Lafan in Conwy Bay.

What consultations he has had and what representations he has received in relation to the issuing of authorisations for cockle-fishing by suction-dredging in Traeth Lafan in Conwy Bay.

If he will estimate the number of fishing vessels that have been granted an authorisation covering the October to December period to suction-dredge for cockles in (a) North Wales and North West England Sea Fisheries Committee area and (b) elsewhere in Wales, if he will specify the catch limits and...

If he will estimate the number of fishing vessels that have been granted an authorisation covering the October to December period to suction-dredge for cockles in (a) North Wales and North West England Sea Fisheries Committee area and (b) elsewhere in Wales, if he will specify the catch limits and...

What recent representations he has received from cockle pickers in Wales about access to cockles; if he will seek to introduce legislation to license cockle pickers in Wales.

What recent representations he has received from cockle pickers in Wales about access to cockles; if he will seek to introduce legislation to license cockle pickers in Wales.

What changes in legislation he envisages to extend the ban on cockle fishing by boat to land-based cockle tractors; & what representations have been received & how many were satisfied & unsatisfied with present arrangements. - (Holding answer 7.6.93).

What changes in legislation he envisages to extend the ban on cockle fishing by boat to land-based cockle tractors; & what representations have been received & how many were satisfied & unsatisfied with present arrangements. - (Holding answer 7.6.93).

What powers are available to him to control the dredging of cockle beds by land based cockle tractors during the ban on cockle fishing by boat; if he intends to delay the resumption of cockle fishing by boat in order to allow sufficient recuperation time for cockle beds which have...

What powers are available to him to control the dredging of cockle beds by land based cockle tractors during the ban on cockle fishing by boat; if he intends to delay the resumption of cockle fishing by boat in order to allow sufficient recuperation time for cockle beds which have...

What information he has on the operation of land-based cockle tractors during the ban on cockle fishing by boat. - (Holding answer 7. 6.93).

What information he has on the operation of land-based cockle tractors during the ban on cockle fishing by boat. - (Holding answer 7. 6.93).