§ 35. Mr. ColvinTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the significance of the field sport of angling to the economy of Scotland; and what measures he is taking to encourage the sport.
§ Sir Hector MonroI have made no assessment of the significance of the field sport of angling to the economy of Scotland. However, the governing body for angling received grants totalling over £30,000 from the Scottish280W Sports Council in 1991–92. In common with all other sports, the governing body has full autonomy and the responsibility for increasing participation and improving standards of angling in Scotland.