§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take further steps to protect stocks of herring.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe British delegation at the current meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission will strongly support the recommendations of an international scientific group for a substantial reduction in the total catch of North Sea herring. If agreement is not possible on this occasion it is intended to invite all interested countries to a further conference at an early date. At the request of the United Kingdom, the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission will consider the conservation of Scottish West Coast herring at its annual meeting next spring.