§ Mr. Coulsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has yet received a report from the Nature Conservancy on the action necessary to minimise the damage to fishing activities off the east coast of Yorkshire caused by grey seals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsA copy of a report from a Consultative Committee to the Nature Conservancy and the Development Commission about the effect of grey seals on fisheries in general has been sent to my Department. It will, I understand, be published by the Conservancy as soon as possible.