§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from representatives of the Scottish salmon farming industry on competition in the European Union salmon market; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 25 February 1994]: Both I and my hon. Friend the Minister with responsibility for agriculture and the environment in Scotland have received numerous written representations from the Scottish farmed salmon industry. We have also met representatives of the industry on several occasions in an effort to address the present market imbalance between supply and demand. Following my hon. Friend's meeting with the Norwegian Fisheries Minister on 18 February, my Department is arranging a meeting between representatives of the Scottish and Norwegian industries to discuss the position.
§ Mr. WallaceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when his Department received a copy of the report produced by Ernst and Young on competition in the European Union salmon market; and what has been his reponse.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 25 February 1994]: I received a copy of the Ernst and Young report on 9 662W February, whereupon my Department advised the Scottish Salmon Growers Association to forward a copy to the European Commission for its consideration and possible action.