§ MR. ROWNTREE (Scarborough)I Leg to ask the President of the Board of Trade if, before publishing any Order for the formation of a Sea Fishery Committee for the coast from the Tees to the Donna Noth Beacon, he will consider the practicability of awarding at least two members to each considerable fishing port, so that the skilled fishermen of the ports may be represented on the Committee as well as the owners and other persons interested in the trade?
§ * THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRADE (Sir M. HICKS BEACH,) Bristol, W.The question of the representation of the fishermen does not form part of the Order creating the Sea Fisheries District. As soon as the Order shall have come into force, the County and Borough Councils will appoint one-half of the Committee out of their own body. The other half of the Committee will consist of fishery members; and in making their selection I am most anxious to secure the services of representatives of all fishing interests, including, of course, skilled and practical fishermen.