asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the order he proposes to make to ban gill net fishing can be applied to the area off the mouth of the Tweed defined in the Tweed Fisheries Amendment Act 1859 as part of the river.

Yes.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what provision he proposes to make for compensation in respect of existing policy rights if he proceeds with his proposal to ban gill net fishing.

None.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether his proposal to ban gill net fishing is intended to apply to the use of such nets for white fish; and, if so, what consultations he has had with organisations representing those engaged in this fishery, particularly in England.

The proposed order will not affect the use of such nets for catching white fish.