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Drift Nets

Volume 195: debated on Tuesday 23 July 1991

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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, fisheries and food what plans exist for a team of his scientists to join Cornish fisherman to observe large-scale drift-netting in operation; and if he will make a statement.

A MAFF observer is currently accompanying the present fishing trip. Further plans will be made in the light of findings on this trip. The nets being