§ 34. Mr. Ridleyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his policy with regard to drift netting for salmon at sea.
§ Mr. SoamesDrift netting for salmon is permitted off the English coast within territorial waters under licence issued by the river boards. The fact that fishermen have recently been catching salmon in large numbers outside territorial waters presents a new problem to which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I are giving urgent consideration.