§ Lord Moranasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they still hope that the salmon dealer licensing schemes to be introduced under the Salmon Act 1986 can be introduced by the end of this year (Lord Sanderson of Bowden, H.L. Deb. 20th January 1988, col. 310) and if so when the schemes are likely to be laid before Parliament.
§ The Minister of State, Scottish Office (Lord Sanderson of Bowden)Preparation of draft orders to introduce salmon dealer licensing schemes in Scotland, and in England and Wales, is at an advanced stage. The Government's proposals will be presented as soon as possible. Full account has to be taken of the responses we received in the consultations earlier this year and some technical points remain to be resolved.