§ 71. Mr. HAYDN JONESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture on what date the regulations to be observed by users of the Conway mussel purification tanks were sealed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries; and whether the Ministry will now cause these Regulations to be advertised in one or more newspapers circulating in the neighbourhood of Conway?
Sir A. BOSCAWENThe Regulations referred to are not formal Regulations under the Seal of the Minister. The Regulations have been sufficiently brought to the attention of the fishermen, who can obtain copies on application. No advantage would be gained by their advertisement.
§ 73. Mr. HAYDN JONESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture how many fishermen at Conway have been excluded from the use of the mussel-cleansing tanks there for alleged non-compliance with the rules and Regulations made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries under the Defence of the Realm Regulations; how many of these fishermen have been allowed to resume the use of the tanks; and what tribunal or court of summary jurisdiction tried these men for their alleged contravention of the Regulations prior to their exclusion from the use of the tanks?
Sir A. BOSCAWENSix fishermen have been excluded, of whom two have been re-admitted. The case of the other 444 four is under consideration. No question of trial before a court of summary jurisdiction arises. The Ministry, having acquired the tanks from the Corporation, and administering them for the benefit of the fishery and of the public health, are at liberty to make their own Regulations for their use. Any fisherman who wishes to have the benefit of the tanks must obey the Regulations.