§ Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when a decision will be made on the request for a trout protection order, currently being sought for the Tay system under the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Scotland) Act 1976.
§ Mr. John MacKayIt is not possible to indicate when such a decision may be taken. Draft proposals for a protection order for the River Tay were discussed informally at a meeting between representatives of the proposers and the Consultative Committee on Freshwater Fisheries on 25 September 1984. A formal application has not yet been received.