§ 21. Mr. Grimondasked 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. BrownMy 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.