HC Deb 03 April 1963 vol 675 c446
40. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when the Hunter Committee on Salmon is now expected to report.

Mr. Noble

I understand that the Committee cannot yet forecast the date of its report but it has given priority to the question of drift-net fishing for salmon and is considering whether it is possible to make an interim report on that subject.

Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

Is my hon. Friend aware that this is a matter of considerable urgency for the inshore fishermen of Scotland? Can he, therefore, undertake to implement the findings of the Hunter Report as quickly as possible?

Mr. Noble

I am aware of the inshore fishermen's interest in this matter. I am also aware that Lord Hunter is doing his best to speed up an interim report on this aspect of the whole inquiry, but I think that it is not likely that that interim Report will be available very soon.