Coastal Fishing (Nylon Monophilament Nets) 18. Mr. Charles Morrison asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to control the use of nylon monophilament by coastal netsmen. Mr. Prior Fishing by coastal netsmen is already strictly regulated, but I am considering whether any further measures are necessary. Mr. Morrison I thank my right hon. Friend for that reply. Is he aware that there is evidence that a high proportion of fish which escape from this type of netting are severely damaged, and will he consider taking action under the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act, 1967? Mr. Prior We are receiving reports of damage to fish as a result of this net, and we are seeing whether we can do something about it. Fish outside 12 miles are covered by the International Convention, but within 12 miles it is within our jurisdiction to do what we think is right.