§ 11. Mr. DREWEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty at what intervals in the past year a fishery cruiser has patrolled between Portland and the Isle of Scilly; and how many cases of illegal trawling have been reported in these waters during the past 12 months?
Sir B. EYRES MONSELLFishery protection vessels have patrolled in this area 99 times during the past 12 months. Two cases of illegal trawling within territorial limits were reported and in each case a conviction was obtained. In addition, one foreign vessel was convicted of fishing in prohibited waters.