asked the Minister for the marine the amount of the fee now chargeable for a fish export licence with comparative figures for 1986 and 1987; and whether he considers that charging such a fee is helpful to the effort to increase exports, particularly for small exporters.
Written Answers. - Fish Export Licence Fee.
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The provisions of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959, require persons who engage in the export of salmon and trout to hold a salmon exporters licence.
The fee for a salmon exporters licence was £200 in 1986 and 1987 and in respect of 1988 the fee is £250.