§ Mr. MorleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he is carrying out of the environmental impact of sandeel fishing in Shetland waters; and if he will make a statement. [25739]
§ Sir Hector MonroThe Scottish Office marine laboratory has an ongoing programme of research on sandeels and associated environmental issues. In 1993 it published a report entitled "Biology of Sandeels in the vicinity of seabird colonies at Shetland".