This order establishes the legal framework for the prohibition of fishing for sole within specified sea areas to manage marine resource sustainability. The document is issued by the government of Great Britain, utilizing statutory authority to implement conservation measures. It defines the geographical boundaries and the regulatory constraints imposed on commercial fishing vessels to prevent over-exploitation of the species.

Legal professionals and maritime policy analysts utilize this text as a primary source for historical regulatory compliance in British waters. It is recognized as a standard administrative instrument within the context of 1990s environmental legislation.