§ 45. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy on fish farming in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossI have little doubt that we may expect benefits to accrue in time from farming the fish we now hunt in the sea. Farming of trout is a well developed industry in parts of Europe where conditions are suitable; and Oysters are cultivated in suitable coastal waters. We have a long way to go however before farming of most of the sea fish we now eat is a practicable proposition. Scientists of the Fisheries Departments are collaborating with the White Fish Authority and others in the research needed to determine the conditions under which marine fish farming could be carried on and to develop the techniques to be used.