§ 8. Major GRAHAM POLEasked 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. BENNThe 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.