Trawling in Prohibited Areas Prevention Act.

HC Deb 24 November 1909 vol 13 cc190-1

Mr. PIRIE

asked the Lord Advocate if lie will state bow many trawlers have been reported to the Customs authorities since the coming into operation of the Trawling in Prohibited Areas Prevention Act?

Mr. URE

I am informed that four trawlers have been reported to the Customs.

Mr. PIRIE

If only four have been reported to the Government there must be either of two alternatives, namely, that they are not prosecuted when they land fish in British ports; or else they land the fish in foreign ports.

Mr. URE

They have not been observed.