SEA FISHERIES, NORTHERN IRELAND;CONSERVATION OF SEA FISH
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2023-03-28
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This Order prescribes minimum sizes for the landing of edible crabs (Cancer pagurus) in certain areas in England (article 3(1)). There is an exemption from the minimum landing size for the landing of edible crabs from foreign fishing boats (article 3(2)), but the Order does not affect minimum sizes for the landing of edible crabs in areas of England and in Northern Ireland generally prescribed by article 19.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 850/98 (OJ No L125, 27.4.1998, p. 1) for the conservation of fishery resources through technical measures for the protection of juveniles of marine organisms (“the Council Regulation”).
Elliot MorleyParliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
John ReidSecretary of State for Scotland
Paul MurphySecretary of State for Wales
Peter MandelsonSecretary of State for Northern Ireland