Scottish Fishermen's Federation

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 15 Mai 1991.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Ian Lang Mr Ian Lang , Galloway and Upper Nithsdale 12:00, 15 Mai 1991

Decommissioning schemes are in operation in other countries, but that does not exempt them from the need to apply other conservation measures as well, including the eight-day tie-up. If the Scottish Fishermen's Federation produced a package of proposals including a decommissioning component—perhaps funded to some extent by the industry—we should be willing to consider it. Our overriding priority is to ensure the conservation of stocks so that fish are there for the future.