HC Deb 27 April 1966 vol 727 c29W
66. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to initiate further research into the sprat-fisheries around the coast of Scotland, with a view to their further development.

Mr. Ross

Investigations will be continued by scientists of my Department to build up knowledge on which forecasts of future abundance of sprats may eventually be made. These will include continued sampling of catches and it is hoped also to carry out an experiment in tagging of sprats.