§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that two Aberdeen trawlers "Balnagask" and "Summerlee", were recently arrested by the Danish frigate "Bellona" in the North Sea; and what action he is taking to protect Scottish trawlers fishing in these waters.
§ Mr. MaclayI presume the hon. and learned Member is referring to the arrest of the two trawlers concerned at Faroe 37W on a charge of illegal fishing. I would refer him to my reply to the hon. Member for Edinburgh, Leith (Mr. Hoy) on Tuesday, 12th July.