Written question asked by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 January 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Thursday, 14 January 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: Statement on when he expects to receive the report of the Task Force appointed to review the arrangements surrounding protection orders issued under the Freshwater and Salmon Fisheries (Scotland) Act 1976; and if he will make a statement. - Inc fact that copies of the report have been placed in the Library as DEP 99/143.

Answer: Mr. Kirkwood: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to receive the report of the Task Force appointed to review the arrangements surrounding protection orders issued under the Freshwater and Salmon Fisheries (Scotland) Act 1976; and if he will make a statement. [66316] Mr. Macdonald: Copies of the report have been placed in the Library. It will also be available on the Scottish Office website. I am grateful to the Task Force for their deliberations. They have made a number of recommendations for improving the transparency of the application process and for enhancing the operation and monitoring of Protection Orders approved. These recommendations have been incorporated in the revised guidance and application forms.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 66316; 323 c232W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Fisheries Fish Protection Publications Scotland Salmon Scottish Fisheries Task Force