ROD FISHING IN SCOTTISH SALMON RIVERS

Early day motion 122, tabled 15 December 1998 by Robert Smith (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 21 members.

That this Housed recognises the importance of rod fishing in Scotland's salmon rivers and in particular the contribution made to local economies; notes with concern the recent fall in salmon catches in Britain's rivers; believes that this is attributed to a number of factors, including environmental change, pollution, predation, poaching and over-fishing; welcomes the work of fishing improvement associations such as those on the Dee; and calls upon the Government to take measures to conserve and improve salmon stocks, particularly with regard to the factors above.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 21.