§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish the scientific evidence to which he has regard before making the Sea Fisheries (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 1985 (S.I., 1985, No. 962).
§ Mr. John MacKayMy right hon. Friend was advised by scientists of his Department's marine laboratory in 63W Aberdeen on the basis of studies undertaken by them. Advice to Ministers is, by convention, treated as confidential.