In the House of Lords

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In the House of Lords
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Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:36


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Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer (Liberal Democrat)

I return to fishing.

There are the south Wales fishermen and the north Devon fishermen, and two sea fisheries committees, each dealing with their particular region.

If life were perfect, it would not be difficult for those two sea fisheries committees.

However, I will give a small illustration of how far from perfect life is for them.

A poster has been put up in south Wales addressed to fellow anglers and small boat commercial fishermen saying that the north Devon fishermen have been taking all their bass.

The South Wales Sea Fisheries Committee and the Devon Sea Fisheries Committee have been very conciliatory.

They are trying their hardest to resolve the situation, as is the Welsh Assembly Member, who I believe is going to meet the sea fisheries committee.

I mention that simply to illustrate that the pressures between recreation and commercial fishermen, together with all the other things that I have listed, mean that the marine area is under great pressure. Psychologically, it is almost an enclosed area.

[seajunky]

So Whats new. The anglers and commercial fisherman have different agendas, what does she expect?