HC Deb 05 July 1977 vol 934 c532W
Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to prevent the Dutch fishing for herring within the banned area of the North Sea.

Mr. Millan

The Herring (Specified North Sea Waters) (Prohibition of Fishing) Order 1977 prohibits fishing for herring within British fishery limits in the North Sea by vessels of any nationality. The Order is being enforced by United Kingdom fishery protection vessels, whose task it is to ensure compliance with our fisheries legislation. Deployment of vessels is being assisted by information obtained by aerial surveillance by RAF Nimrods.