Written question asked by Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 June 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Monday, 21 June 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the impact of his proposed extension of the Dornoch Firth and Morrich More sites as candidate special areas of conservation under the EC Habitats Directive on the Tain mussel fisheries.

Answer: Mr. Maclennan: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the impact of his proposed extension of the Dornoch Firth and Morrich More sites as candidate special areas of conservation under the EC Habitats Directive on the Tain mussel fisheries. [87450] Mr. Macdonald: The Scottish Office has assured the managers of this fishery that, as currently prosecuted, it forms a sustainable part of the management of the Dornoch Firth and Morrich More candidate Special Area of Conservation. From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 333 c278W; 87450
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Fisheries EU law Highlands of Scotland Nature conservation Scotland Shellfish Scottish Office Special areas of conservation