§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to ensure that the prawn breeding ground known as "The Barrows" in the Cromarty Firth is not damaged by the dumping of cyanide and fluoride waste from the smelter at Invergordon; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe question of further licensing of the dumping of waste from the Invergordon smelter is being discussed with the interested parties. The need to avoid adverse effects on commercial fish stocks in the area is fully recognised.