§ 52. Mr. Marquandasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what grants from the colonial development and welfare fund have been made for the encouragement of the fishing industry of Dominica; what staff is locally employed for this purpose; and what are their duties.
§ Mr. AlportA grant of £17,763 was made in 1958. The Dominica Government employ for this purpose a fisheries officer, one clerk and one mechanic, and a captain and two crew for the research launch used by the fisheries officer. Their duties are to carry out research into fishing grounds and to train local fishermen in the use of powered boats, modern gear and improved techniques.