HC Deb 30 June 1975 vol 894 cc323-4W
Mr. Fairgrieve

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how often Norwegian whaling and shark-catching vessels have been seen in Scottish waters since 1970; and what information he has as to whether they were catching whales, dolphins and basking sharks, or whether they visited Scottish waters for another purpose.

Mr. William Ross

Detailed information about sightings of foreign vessels engaged in legitimate fishing is not available, but there is no evidence of Norwegian whaling and shark-catching vessels fishing within the 12-mile limit for prohibited species.

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