§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Solicitor-General for Scotland what action will be taken by procurators fiscal against English fishing vessels, and in what circumstances, under the Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Carriage of Monofilament Gill Nets) (Scotland) Order.
§ The Solicitor-General for ScotlandShould an English fishing vessel be reported for carrying a monofilament gill net in the specified sea area in which the carriage of such a net is prohibited, the case will be considered for prosecution in the normal way.