HC Deb 21 December 1962 vol 669 cc277-8W
Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps are being taken to prevent fishing for salmon by foreign drift netters in areas now prohibited to British fishermen.

Mr. Noble

I am not aware of any drift net fishing by foreigners in areas in the hon. Member's Question. The schemes outside the Crofter Counties Programme are as follows:

prohibited to British fishermen but if it arises Her Majesty's Government will consider what action they can take.