Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 November 2001. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Thursday, 29 November 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of salmon farming on the environment; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the impact of salmon farming on the environment; and if she will make a statement. [13869] Mrs. Liddell: I have been asked to reply. Responsibility for this matter rests with the Scottish Executive. I understand however that the key issues of concern have been identified and a range of actions designed to tackle them have been embarked upon.

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