109.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received during the past fortnight from fishermen employed in the salmon net fishing industry regarding the length of the weekly close time for net fishing.
One representation has been received during the past fortnight from a group of fishermen. This was against the proposed extension from 36 to 48 hours; but the fishermen were prepared to agree to an extension to 42 hours from 12 noon on Saturdays to 6 a.m. Mondays.
110.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice he has received during the past fortnight from the Association of Scottish District Salmon Fishery Boards regarding the length of the weekly close time for net fishing.
A deputation from the Association which was received on 19th January represented that the weekly close time should be 42 hours, running from 12 noon on Saturday to 6 a.m. on Monday.
111.
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice he has received during the past fortnight from the Salmon Net Fishing Association of Scotland regarding the length of the weekly close time for net fishing.
A deputation from the Association represented that an increase in the weekly close time was unnecessary, but that in any event it should not exceed six hours. Any extended period should, they thought, be limited to not more than five or seven years, and the position then reviewed.