§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what conclusions he has drawn from his special study since last November of methods of improving the fishery protection service in the Western Isles and North-West Highland coastal waters.
§ Mr. RossSince I undertook to consider whether further measures were necessary there have been fewer complaints of alleged illegal fishing in this area and it appears to me that the present scale of protection is generally adequate. The matter will however be kept under further review.