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Written question asked by Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 13 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2006. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2006 on behalf of the Treasury.


Scottish Salmon Farming (Crown Estate)

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps the Crown Estate has taken to support sustainable salmon farming in Scotland.
Answer

The Crown Estate has a three year programme of measures to support the Scottish salmon industry with investment of £600,000. The Crown Estate is also supporting the aquaculture industry through its Marine Stewardship Programme with £100,000 annual contributions to the Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum over the same period. In addition, the Crown Estate supports some individual research projects.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
86048; 449 c621W;449 c620W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Scotland Salmon
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk