HC Deb 15 October 1990 vol 177 c761W
Mr. Trotter

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what progress has been made in respect of the review of the north-east coast salmon fishery; and when he expects the conclusions of the review to be published.

Mr. Onslow

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has published the results of the inquiry into the north-east coast drift net policy; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

Under the terms of section 39 of the Salmon Act 1986, Ministers are required to carry out a review of salmon fishing on the east coast of Scotland and the north-east coast of England and to lay a report before Parliament as soon as practicable after November last year. The report, incorporating background information collected by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland and the Department will be submitted to Parliament as soon as possible.