HC Deb 19 December 1990 vol 183 c214W
29. Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met representatives of the Scottish fishing industry to discuss the industry's prospects for 1991.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

My noble Friend the Minister responsible for agriculture and fisheries met the Scottish Fishermen's Federation on Thursday 13 December. A number of issues were discussed in relation to the industry's prospects for 1991.

38. Mr. Macdonald

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had recently with representatives of the west coast fishing industry on the state of west coast fishing stocks.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

My noble Friend the Minister responsible for Agriculture and Fisheries met the Scottish Fishermen's Federation which represents many west coast fishermen on Thursday 13 December. A number of issues, including the state of west coast fish stocks, were discussed.