§ Sir A. SINCLAIRasked the Secretary for Scotland what measures have been taken to put into force the recommendations of Lord Mackenzie's Committee with regard to the closing of the Moray Firth, the prohibition of injurious methods of sea fishing, the destruction of spawn and immature fish, and the carrying of otter-boards on small vessels incapable of trawling in any but closed waters?
§ Sir J. GILMOURIt has been decided to lay the question of the closure of the Moray Firth to trawling before the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea. The question of the destruction of immature fish is also one for the consideration of the International Council the British representatives on which are alive to the importance of the matter. The recommendations of the Trawling Committee with regard to the prohibition of injurious methods of sea fishing and the carrying of otter-boards on small vessels incapable of trawling in any but closed waters involve legislation and are receiving my consideration.
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