HC Deb 26 April 1965 vol 711 cc9-10W
48. Sir W. Anstruther-Gray

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will now state the date from which the extension of the prawn-fishing area in the Firth of Forth will take effect.

Dr. Dickson Mabon

The byelaw under which trawling for prawns is permitted, subject to certain conditions, in

Island Acreage Population 1841 census Population 1961 census 1961 per cent. of 1841
Canna … … … 2,908 255 24 9
Eigg … … … 7,804 546 74 14
Muck … … … 1,586 68 29 43
Rhum … … … 26,786 124 40 32
Raasay … … … 15,704 647 211 33
Rona … … … 2,565 165 49 30
Soay … … … 2,635 113 11 10
Scalpay (Strath) … … … 6,490 90 2 2
Skye … … … 411,704 22,011 7,478 34

part of the Firth of Forth expires in July this year. The Fishermen's Association has asked that the area in which prawn trawling is allowed should be extended when the byelaw is renewed. My right hon. Friend is considering these representations and hopes to reach a decision shortly.

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