HC Deb 21 February 1973 vol 851 c96W
Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the measures taken in the last two years to restrict the catching of herring for conservation purposes.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

The statutory measures introduced during the last two years in the interests of herring conservation are:

  • The Herring (North Sea Fishery) Licensing Order 1971 SI 1971/No. 687.
  • The Herring (North Sea) Restrictions on Landing Order 1971 SI 1971/No. 688.
  • The Herring (Celtic Sea) (Prohibition of Fishery Method) Order 1971 SI 1971/No. 1623.
  • The Herring (North Sea Fishery) Licensing Order 1972 SI 1972/No. 470.
  • The Herring (North Sea) Restriction on Landing Order 1972 SI 1972/No. 471.
  • The Herring (North Yorkshire Coast) (Prohibition of Fishing) Order 1972 SI 1972/ No. 1093.
  • The North Sea Herring (Restriction on Landing) Order 1972 SI 1972/No. 1649.