HC Deb 26 April 1971 vol 816 c32W
Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Mitchell

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has as to the catch of salmon by fixed coastal nets during the present season off the north-east coast of Scotland.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Full information about catches at different parts of the season does not become available until returns are submitted to my Department at the end of each season. Reports from some operators of fixed nets in the area, however, indicate that catches there in February and March have been very poor.

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