HC Deb 01 March 1984 vol 55 c326W
42. Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the proposed salmon tagging scheme.

Mr. MacGregor

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Dumfries (Sir H. Monro) on 29 February, at column 196.

Mr. Mason

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has now completed his consultations with the Scottish Office regarding the introduction of a salmon tagging scheme to curb salmon poaching, as recommended by the salmon sales group; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacGregor

I refer the right hon. Member to the reply I gave yesterday, at c. 196–97, to my hon. Friend the Member for Dumfries (Sir H. Monro).