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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:39 pm Post subject: NEW NFSA SIZE LIMITS
BLIMEY!
It has just been revealed by Ben Bradshaw MP (Enviroment Minister) that due to the lack of fish stocks and the need to conserve the inshore coastal enviroment, the Government, after ' careful consideration' has voted, in a private hearing, to increase the minimum size of rod and line caught fish by 11cm (4 inch) ACROSS THE BOARD!
This will, they say, improve protection during spawning seasons and will placate the RSPCF who were calling for fishing seasons on a par with coarse fishing.
In a statement, a spokesman confirmed: 'We understand the need for people to enjoy saltwater angling as a hobby or pastime but we also have to adhere to the laws of the common agricultural policy laid down by Strasbourg and ratified by Brussels.
This is a long term policy which we feel will bear considerable fruit within 4 to 5 years when seine netting will be allowed to within 110 metres from the shoreline.
The measures agreed are not only of benefit to the coastal enviroment, but the nation's economy as a whole. To this end we propose to create up to 2000 new jobs as 'Saltfish Bailiffs' who will patrol our coasts enforcing and upholding the new laws. After liason with local authorities we have agreed that they will be responsible for the hiring, training,and employment of said personnel.
These measures will not cost the public or government any accrued costs and no moneys will be diverted from other projects. All costs will be recouped by the regional authorities from local fishing clubs and groups within the relevant areas. A survey of rateable value of the coastline will determine costs and bands [a proven formula used with considerable success to determine council tax].
'We the Enviroment Agency (EA), in co-operation with British Waterways (BW) are in agreement that this is a fairer option than that mooted earlier this year of a sea fishing license.
the EA has been led to believe that European neighbours Austria, Andorra, and Luxembourg are due to follow suit early next year, whilst France, Spain, and Portugal are looking to review procedures during 2018.'
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