§ 39. Mr. Buchanan-SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to complete his review of inshore fishing arrangements; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythAt this stage, I cannot predict when the review will be completed. Comments on our recent consultation paper on the inshore fishing regime were requested by 3 June. A programme of consultation meetings at various locations around the coast is now under way. Thereafter time will be required for all concerned to consider and discuss the various new ideas which have been advanced. Our intention is to circulate a further consultation document setting out the Government's views on the best way forward.