HC Deb 23 February 1931 vol 248 cc1728-9
8. Major GRAHAM POLE

asked the Secretary of State for India what steps have been sanctioned by the Government of India to prevent poaching by Japanese fishermen in Andaman waters; and whether any steps have hitherto been taken to survey, preserve and regulate the working of the fisheries, and especially the shell fisheries round the islands?

Mr. BENN

The necessary action is taken under the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Regulation, 1876, of which I will send a copy to my hon. and gallant Friend. Rules have recently been prepared for the management and control of the shell fishery.