§ Mr. Tylerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received from the White Fish Authority on the proposed ban on beam trawling within the 12-mile limit.
§ Mr. BuchanThe chairman of the authority has informed me that the authority would be opposed to a ban on beam trawling within the 12-mile limit. This will be taken into account, along with the views of the other organisations involved, before a final decision is made.