HC Deb 17 May 1978 vol 950 c179W
21. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if any investigation into the licensing of fishing boats has been undertaken by his Department and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

My right hon. Friend and I already operate licensing schemes controlling United Kingdom fishing for herring and mackerel. A licensing scheme for certain white fish stocks is among the possible control measures which have recently been discussed with the industry.