§ MR. MILDMAY (Devonshire, Totnes)I beg to ask the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the state of affairs in connection with the fishing industry of Plymouth and South Devon, which has been brought about by the repeated depredations of foreign trawlers; and whether he will consent to the appointment of a Committee to inquire into the whole matter, as suggested by the Admiralty.
§ SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANThe whole matter is engaging the attention of His Majesty's Government. T cannot say more at present.
§ MR. MILDMAYWill the right hon. Gentleman endeavour to expedite matters, as many fishermen are becoming a charge 254 on the rates because of the refusal of owners to send their boats out while this state of affairs lasts.
§ SIR H. CAMPBELL-BANNERMANI am fully aware of the pressing nature of the matter.