§ Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidelines are in place to ensure that United Kingdom salmon farms operate in an environmentally conscious fashion; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 13 July 1993]: Salmon farming is subject to a framework of controls covering the establishment and operation of farms, disease and movement controls, planning, water discharge and navigation. The Scottish Office has also issued draft guidance on the location of marine fish farms, which was widely welcomed. I hope that the final guidance will be issued later this year.
§ Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many tonnes of farmed salmon have been produced in the United Kingdom in each year since 1983.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 13 July 1993]: The information is as follows:
Tonnes 1983 2,536 1984 3,912 1985 6,921 1986 10,337 1987 12,721 1988 17,951 1989 28,553 1990 32,412 1991 40,656 1992 36,312