§ Mr. Prydeasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of prosecutions under the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Protection) (Scotland) Act, 1951, which have taken place in Scotland during the last twelve months and the sentences imposed.
§ Mr. J. StuartThe number of persons proceeded against between 10th May, 1951, when the Act came into force, and 31st March, 1952, was 146. Of these 139 were convicted. Eight were admonished; 96 were fined not more than £10, and 17 from £10 to £75; and 18 were sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from twenty days to two years. Gear or fish was forfeited in 83 cases.