§ Mr. Kershawasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is satisfied that the law relating to the abstraction of water from rivers is adequate to protect and to further the production of fish farming for food; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McElhoneThe abstraction of water for fish farming is governed by the common law; there is no legislation on the matter. I have no evidence to suggest that the present position is unsatisfactory.