§ 18. Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to give directions to the Crown estate commissioners as to the discharge of their functions in relation to fish farming in Scotland under section 1(4) of the Crown Estate Act 1961; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector MonroMy right hon. Friend has no plans to give directions to the Crown Estate Commissioners as to the discharge of their functions in relation to fish farming in Scotland. These responsibilities have been reviewed most recently by the Agriculture Select Committee. Following that report, the Scottish Office issued draft guidance on the location of marine fish farms, which was widely welcomed.