§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps are being taken to prevent fishing for salmon by foreign drift netters in areas now prohibited to British fishermen.
§ Mr. NobleI am not aware of any drift net fishing by foreigners in areas278W in the hon. Member's Question. The schemes outside the Crofter Counties Programme are as follows:
prohibited to British fishermen but if it arises Her Majesty's Government will consider what action they can take.