§ 3. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary or State for Scotland when he hopes to introduce legislation arising from the Hunter Committee's Report on freshwater fishing.
§ Mr. William RossI am considering this matter but I cannot yet make a statement of the Government's intentions.
§ Mr. DalyellAlbeit it is a second best, may I ask the Secretary of State to reflect on the draft Bill that I gather he inherited in his Department to see whether it is acceptable? If it is not, can something be done about the stocking of currently poor water to assist anglers who cannot afford better waters further afield?
§ Mr. RossI appreciate the second point of my hon. Friend's question. I do not know whether there was a Bill available—I have not seen it—but it is unlikely that it would meet the attitude I adopt in relation to the Hunter Report.