§ Mr. Maclennanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total of fines imposed for sea fisheries offences between 31 January 1984 and 31 January 1985; and what was the total of fines imposed for salmon poaching during the same period.
§ Mr. AncramInformation collected by the Scottish Home and Health Department shows that a total of £39,315 in fines was imposed for sea fisheries offences in the months February to December 1984. The corresponding figure for salmon and freshwater fisheries offences is £38,550; it is not possible to identify the total for salmon poaching within this total. Figures for January 1985 are not yet available.
§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many convictions there have been in Scotland for offences connected with violations of the Sea Fisheries Acts and Regulations between 31 January 1984 and 31 January 1985; and how many convictions there have been during the same period for offences connected with salmon poaching.
§ Mr. AncramThe number of persons against whom a sea fisheries offence was proved in the 11 months from56W February 1984 to December 1984 was 37. The corresponding figure for salmon and freshwater fisheries offences was 403; it is not possible to say how many of these offences were for salmon poaching. Figures for January 1985 are not yet available.