§ Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he intends to announce the outcome of the review of the Operation of the Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 1985; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian LangA new order, the Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 1989, has today been laid before Parliament. The new regulations have been drawn up following detailed consultations with the fishing industry during the past 18 months on possible changes to the fishing regime in 511W Scottish inshore waters. I believe they strike an appropriate balance between protecting the respective interests of static and mobile gear fishermen, and between commercial fishermen and sea anglers. Copies of the new regulations, which are due to come into force on 1 January 1990, will be made available to industry organisations and through Her Majesty's Stationery Office.