§ 35. Mr. HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he takes to co-ordinate fishing policy in Scotland.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythOfficials of the Department of Agricultural and Fisheries for Scotland are in regular contact with their colleagues in the other United Kingdom fisheries Departments and representatives of the fishing industry, and they participate in EC meetings and working groups as appropriate. My noble Friend the Minister of State, Scottish Office is regularly in touch with the other United Kingdom fisheries Ministers and attends meetings of the European Council of Fisheries Ministers as a member of the United Kingdom delegation.