When a decision was made to exempt the one net rule for nephrops trawlers; in which fishing areas this exemption will apply; whether the Northern Ireland fleet fish for nephrops in these areas; what consultation was undertaken with the Northern Ireland fishing industry prior to the decision; and if he...

When a decision was made to exempt the one net rule for nephrops trawlers; in which fishing areas this exemption will apply; whether the Northern Ireland fleet fish for nephrops in these areas; what consultation was undertaken with the Northern Ireland fishing industry prior to the decision; and if he...

If he will provide a table showing the amount of shellfish harvested by species in each of the last five years and their principal areas of extraction. - Includes figures.

If he will provide a table showing the amount of shellfish harvested by species in each of the last five years and their principal areas of extraction. - Includes figures.

If he will specify which body is responsible for the regulation of the harvesting of shellfish in Northern Ireland coastal waters and beaches.

If he will specify which body is responsible for the regulation of the harvesting of shellfish in Northern Ireland coastal waters and beaches.

If he will list the locations in Northern Ireland where shellfish samples were taken for testing for paralytic shellfish poisoning; and what was the frequency of such sampling at these locations in 1991.

If he will list the locations in Northern Ireland where shellfish samples were taken for testing for paralytic shellfish poisoning; and what was the frequency of such sampling at these locations in 1991.

What was the catch of nephrops in 1988, 1989 and 1990; and what is the projected catch in 1991 based upon the experiences of the first two months of the year. - Inc figures.

What was the catch of nephrops in 1988, 1989 and 1990; and what is the projected catch in 1991 based upon the experiences of the first two months of the year. - Inc figures.