§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what communications he has had from the Aberdeen Fishery Vessel Owners Association and other relevant associations about the recent cut in trawler subsidies; and what steps he plans to take regarding its requests.
§ Mr. NobleI discussed proposed subsidy rates with the Scottish Trawlers 'Federation, which comprises the Aberdeen Fishing Vessels Owners' Association and the Newhaven and Granton Trawler Owners' Association, on 30th June. The House has since debated and approved the White Fish Subsidy (United Kingdom) Scheme, 1964, which sets out the rates for the period starting on 1st August.