§ 53. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for the co-ordination of local area fishing boards in Scotland in relation to an overall national policy.
§ Mr. RossAs part of my study of the Hunter Report I am considering what changes are desirable, in the interests of Scottish fisheries, in the composition, functions and duties of local bodies responsible for fresh-water fisheries administration.
§ 54. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to implement Recommendation 47 of the Hunter Report that all anglers should be required to hold rod licences, the licensing system and fees being prescribed by the 200W Secretary of State, and the proceeds used only for fisheries; and whether such licences will be a permit to cover all varieties of fish.
§ Mr. RossI would refer my hon. Friend to the Answers which I gave on 14th April and 18th April to similar Questions which he asked about other recommendations in the Hunter Report.—[Vol. 781, c.218; Vol. 781, c. 314.]