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 Frank Doran Frank Doran Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) 12:00, 15 Mai 1991

Is the Secretary of State aware that, as well as the crisis in the fish catching side of the industry, a tragedy is taking place in the processing side of the industry, with businesses closing down on a regular basis? A dangerous situation is developing. In the north-east of Scotland we shall lose a large proportion of our fish processing industry. Is the Secretary of State aware that when fish processors recently made representations to the Scottish Office, they were rebuffed? There was no sign of sympathy whatsoever. What are the Secretary of State's proposals to assist fish processors through this difficult and dangerous time?