§ Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to be able to issue a protection order under the Freshwater and Salmon Fisheries (Scotland) Act 1976 for the River Tweed.
§ Mr. YoungerThe proposals for the making of a protection order for the Rivers Tweed and Eye were the subject of a public inquiry in June. I am at present considering the report of the inquiry and will be making a statement shortly.