HC Deb 30 June 1983 vol 44 c154W
16. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what research he is undertaking into the exploitation of anadromous fish in saline waters.

Mr. MacGregor

Research into the exploitation of anadromous fish in saline waters is aimed principally at improving knowledge of the stocks rather than at the efficiency of catching methods. The major expenditure falls to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland. My own Department undertakes work in relation to particular fisheries.