§ 83. Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has recently received information from the advisory committee for fisheries management about the current condition of fish stocks in United Kingdom waters; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe most recent advice from the advisory committee on fishery management has been received only this week and is still being considered. Advice for some important stocks, notably cod, haddock and whiting in the North sea, has been deferred until the November meeting of ACFM.