§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on his response to the application for producer organisation status with the extension rule submitted by the Scottish Salmon Growers Association.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 21 May 1992]: My officials have had discussions with representatives of the industry about the establishment of producer organisations for salmon but have not yet received a formal application for consideration.
§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the salmon farming industry about Crown Estate rentals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 21 May 1992]: There have been no recent discussions about rental payments to the Crown Estate. Rents for salmon farms are being reviewed with effect from 1 January 1992. The Crown Estate's rental arrangements are subject to independent determination by the valuation office and I understand that further representations by the industry will be heard next month.