Question NW2589 to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

(1) (a) On what date was the last abalone population density estimates and projections done and (b) what are the details of the specified process; (2) what was the (a) result of the counting and projection and (b) effect of the finds on the issuance of permits and quotas in the various industry sectors and the recreational sector?