HC Deb 16 November 1936 vol 317 c1316
19. Mr. DREWE

asked the Minister of Agriculture what progress has been made with the international negotiations to obtain regulation of the size of meshes of fishing nets?

Mr. W. S. MORRISON

An International Conference to discuss this and analogous questions will be opened in London on 23rd November.

Mr. DREWE

Is the Minister aware that the fishermen of Devon and Cornwall, in particular, attach great importance to this matter, and are very disappointed at the long delay that has taken place already?

Mr. MORRISON

I am aware of the importance that is attached to this matter, and I myself attach a good deal' of importance to it.

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