§ 19. Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the work of the Fisheries and Offshore Oil Consultative Group.
§ Mr. Hugh D. BrownThe Fisheries and Offshore Oil Consultative Group, which was set up in July last year, has provided a valuable forum for discussion between the fishing and oil industries. It has covered questions of safety of operations, control of debris, compensation for loss or damage of gear, and the effect of oil operations on fishing grounds. I have asked the group to prepare a report on its work, and I will arrange for copies to be placed in the Library of the House.