HC Deb 20 December 1991 vol 201 c411W
Mr. Bill Walker

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will issue for consultation guidance on the location of marine fish farms in Scotland.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

My Department issued today a draft of this guidance which seeks to clarify policy and to balance concern for environment with a sustainable future for marine fish fanning. It is being issued for consultation to a wide range of interested parties in Scotland and comments are invited by mid February. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House. I look forward to considering all the comments received once the consultation period is completed.