HC Deb 17 April 1969 vol 781 c290W
45. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the effect of public ownership of fishing rights on poaching.

Mr. Buchan

None in detail. As I have previously made clear, public ownership would still involve regulation and control of angling; and protective measures against unauthorised and illegal fishing would continue to be required.