The overseas secretary has been issued a proper warning by the Setting Company after reporting himself for fishing with the US vice-president with out a licence.
David Lammy reported himself to the company after an “administrative oversight” meant he didn’t get a rod licence whereas hosting JD Vance at his grace-and-favour retreat in Chevening, Kent, on 8 August.
Mr Lammy didn’t catch any fish, though Mr Vance and his youngsters had been extra profitable, and returned their catches to the lake.
On the time, a International Workplace spokesperson stated that, after recognising his mistake, Mr Lammy had subsequently bought a licence.
Mr Lammy didn’t catch any fish, although Mr Vance was apparently extra profitable. Pic: Reuters
Anglers in England and Wales aged 13 or over should have a rod licence to fish for freshwater species. If they don’t have one, they will face a positive of as much as £2,500.
On Friday, an Setting Company spokesperson confirmed Mr Lammy wouldn’t be prosecuted, however had acquired a proper warning.
They stated: “Everybody who goes fishing wants a licence to assist enhance our rivers, lakes and the game anglers love.
“As Mr Lammy has confirmed, we’ve issued a warning letter for fishing with out a licence, in keeping with our enforcement and sanctions coverage.”
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The company’s first response to a breach is normally to subject recommendation or a warning, as a substitute of prosecuting, notably in instances involving inexperienced anglers with no historical past of fishing with out a licence.
In 2024/25, 765 individuals had been prosecuted for breaching fishing guidelines, whereas 1,965 acquired warning letters and 159 had been issued with recommendation and steering.
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A International Workplace spokesperson stated: “The findings of the Setting Company draw a line below this matter.
“As quickly because it turned obvious there had been an administrative oversight, the International Secretary wrote to the company so it might contemplate acceptable motion and to thank them for his or her work defending Britain’s fisheries.
“He additionally purchased the related rod licences to make sure there was no repeat of the state of affairs sooner or later.”
