Written question asked by Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 September 1998. It was answered by Lord Sewel (Labour) on Thursday, 3 September 1998.

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Sewel, Lord

Question

What steps they propose to take on the regulation of the Scottish herring fishing industry as a result of the recent decision at Lerwick Sheriff Count that it is unlawful to ban a boat from fishing both in western waters, west of the four degree line and in the North Sea, east of the four degree line, on the same fishing trip.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

593 c54WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Fisheries Judgements Scotland Herring