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Keep on fishing – That’s the message from UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies

News release

Ref: 244/09
Date: 21 October 2009

Plans to count the catches of sea anglers against fishing quotas were successfully overturned by UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies in Luxembourg yesterday.

The Commission had proposed that recreational fishermen’s catches would have to be recorded and counted against quota.   After lengthy talks Mr Irranca-Davies successfully argued that it is far too early to make such a decision and that much more evidence is needed before any action should ever be considered. 

Mr Irranca-Davies said:
“Fishing in the UK is one of our most popular past times and this win means you can all continue fishing without unnecessary interference from Government.  My message is clear. We’ve worked hard for you so keep on fishing.”  

Notes to editors

  1. UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies attended the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg from 19 to 20 October.
  2. The proposal for recreational fishing to be included in quotas was contained in Article 47 of the proposal for a new Community Fisheries Control Regulation.

 

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Page published: 21 October 2009