§ 29. Mr. Bill Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any proposals to change the way airborne fishery protection is undertaken.
§ Mr. John MacKayMy right hon. Friend's Department is reviewing the type of aircraft used on inshore surveillance work and will issue tender documents for a new contract shortly. As part of a continuous review of operations the Department is also considering whether any change should be made in the arrangements for offshore surveillance at present carried out by RAF Nimrods.