Geoffrey Boot insists department left with little choice
The environment minister has defended the department's decision to put a 40% reduction on queenie fishing.
Today marks the start of the season, with the announcement to excavate fewer of the Manx delicacies made a week ago.
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture's move has been met with surprise from local fishermen.
DEFA Minister Geoffrey Boot says they were left with little choice:
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