§ 30. Mr. MacdonaldTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received on fish farming development.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythRepresentations have been received from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities and other organisations about the procedures operated by the Crown Estate Commissioners in respect of marine fish farm developments. My right hon. and learned Friend is reviewing the operation of the consultation arrangements taking into account those representations.
In addition, a number of reports concerning the development of fish farming in Scotland have been received and are being considered.