HC Deb 17 July 1978 vol 954 cc40-1W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions his Department has had with Clyde fisheries about the effect upon their prospects of the ban on herring fishing; what special arrangements if any are available to protect local boats; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

My Department has offered an immediate meeting with representatives of the interests concerned in this fishery to discuss a number of issues arising from the west coast herring closure including what further measures, if any, may be required for the orderly management of the fishery.

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