§ 28. Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is yet in a position to announce the result of his consultations with the Board of Trade and other Departments with regard to the necessity of taking more stringent measures than those now in force to restrict illegal trawling?
§ Sir J. GILMOURConsultations have taken place with the Departments referred to, and consideration of the various questions involved is proceeding, but I am not in a position to make a statement regarding the matter at present.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYWill any proposals need legislation, or will the House have any opportunity of reviewing them?
§ Sir J. GILMOURIf they require legislation, it will have to be brought to this House.