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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 19 June 1991.

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Photo of Mr Calum MacDonald Mr Calum MacDonald , Na h-Eileanan an Iar 12:00, 19 June 1991

When will the Governmnt complement the tie-up on the east coast with a weekend ban on the important prawn fisheries on the west coast? Such a ban would have the support of all the fishermen's associations, would not cost the Government a penny, and would represent a radical and effective conservation measure. That proposal has been before the Government for several months. Will the Secretary of State take a personal interest in it?

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