§ 60. Commander SOUTHBYasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of persons now employed in the keddle-net fishing industry; and whether the recent gales have caused any damage to the nets and gear?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Dr. Addison)I am advised that there are 66 persons engaged in keddle-net fishing on the south-east coast as a part-time occupation, and that damage to some of the nets and gear was caused during gales at the end of September.