HC Deb 21 January 1987 vol 108 cc576-7W
Mr. Wallace

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he undertook in pursuance of the Inshore Fisheries Act 1984 prior to laying before the House the Prohibition of Carriage of Monofilament Gill Nets (Scotland) Order 1986.

Mr. John MacKay

Consultations were undertaken with a number of salmon and sea fisheries organisations. The Commission of the European Communities was also consulted and confirmed that the order was compatible with Community law and in conformity with the common fisheries policy.

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