§ 11. Mr. MACPHERSONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has given further consideration to the prevalence of illegal trawling in the Minch and sea lochs on the West Coast of Scotland; and what steps he proposes to take to safeguard the livelihood of the fishing community around those localities?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. William Adamson)I would refer the right hon. Member to my reply of the 27th January, in which I stated that this amongst other areas has received, and will continue to receive, as close attention as the resources of the Fishery Board permit.
§ Mr. MACPHERSONIn view of the seriousness of the situation, I beg to give notice that I shall raise this question on the Adjournment to-night.