HC Deb 11 December 1985 vol 88 c697W
Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has received any representations on behalf of the English fishermen about the effects on them of the proposed ban on the carriage of monofilament nets in Scottish waters; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John MacKay

Representations have been made by the National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations and the Northumberland Sea Fisheries Committee and have been taken into consideration along with other comments made about the Government's intentions.