Question NW2943 to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
29 September 2023 - NW2943
Breedt, Ms T to ask the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
(1) Whether there is a drive by her department to redistribute (a) abalone and (b) crayfish rights from commercial fishers to (i) small-scale and (ii) new entry small-scale fishers; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2} whether, considering the cost and specialisation of operating in the marine environment, her department has plans in place to assist the affected commercial fishers to diversify their catch and/or move into other fishing industries to help them sustain their livelihood; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?