Clause 221
Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords]
4:45 pm
Charles Walker (Broxbourne, Conservative)
The hon. Gentleman will recall the spring salmon conservation measures that the EA introduced to protect scarce spring runs on many rivers in England and Wales. A number of fishery owners and fishermen were very nervous about those conservation measures, but by and large the measures have been hugely successful. They have started to increase spring salmon runs, and they have started to ingrain the culture of catch and release among game fishermen. That started with spring salmon, but has extended throughout autumn and summer runs.