§ 113. Mr. Buchanan-SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met representatives of the Scottish fishing, fish processing and fish merchandising industries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangThe Government place considerable importance on maintaining close contact with representatives of the industry in Scotland. My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State and my noble Friend the Minister of State last met representatives of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation on 8 May. My noble Friend the Minister of State has regular contact with all sectors of the industry. He met representatives of the Scottish Fish Merchants Federation on 12 February and a further meeting has been arranged for 6 June.