HC Deb 16 April 1986 vol 95 c401W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the provisional total number of salmon and grilse caught by rod and line in Scotland during 1985; and if he will list these figures in the Official Report.

Mr. John MacKay

The reported catches of salmon and grilse during 1985, indicated by returns received up to the end of February 1986, caught by rod and line in Scottish rivers are 58,323 salmon and 17,614 grilse. Final catch statistics are not yet available.