Salmon

HC Deb 15 February 1985 vol 73 cc312-3W

Mr. Soames

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has now dropped his proposals for the tagging of salmon.

Mr. John MacKay

Consideration of the possibility of introducing a salmon-tagging scheme is continuing and it is hoped to reach conclusions in the near future. Consultations with interested parties have identified a number of difficulties which require careful study.

Mr. Soames

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he is considering to ensure the survival of the salmon.

Mr. John MacKay

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave him on 24 January 1985 at columns517–18.

In addition, consideration is being given to the possibility of introducing a system of salmon sales control and a review of existing salmon legislation in Scotland is under way.