§ 147. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, in view of the prejudicial effects of the recent decision of the Government of Iceland on Scottish fisheries and British fish consumers, what reciprocal action, in collaboration with other Ministers. he proposes to take to protect Scottish fishing grounds.
§ Mr. StuartIf the hon. and learned Member has in mind an extension of British exclusive fishery limits, I have nothing to add to previous statements on the subject. The Government have the general question under consideration. So far as I am aware, Icelandic fishing vessels do not fish to any extent off the coasts of Scotland.