[Andy Davies]

The incidence of spearfishing in Pembrokeshire is so low that the authorities are hardly aware of it. As long as spearos go about their business discreetly (ie not obviously brandishing spear guns on busy beaches) and observe bass nursery areas and size limits, we won't have any problems. We know that spearfishing is the most selective fishing technique with no bycatch so we can have a clear conciencse. I don't see any need to raise our profile or to educate the wider public. No one is complaining at the moment. Drawing attention to ourselves might just attract someone who wants to have a go for the sake of it. There are plenty of these types moving into our coastal villages at the moment.