§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many vessels landed sand eels from Shetland waters in 1988(a) before and (b) after 30 June; and how many of these vessels were under 50 ft registered length in each of these periods.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information is as follows:
before 30 June after 30 June all vessels 6 4 under 50 ft 2 2
§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the organisations to be consulted by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland over the proposed licensing arrangements for sand eel stocks by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland on 4 April; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythCopies of the consultation paper have been given to Government Departments, fishing industry organisations, other organisations which have expressed an interest and have been made freely available to any individual or organisation requesting a copy.