6. Mr. Adamsonasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that the recent order compelling the immobilisation of all small craft in Eastern England has been taken in East Norfolk to require the laying up of small craft on the Broads and adjacent rivers and the stopping of all facilities for recreation and fishing in this district, thus causing serious hardship to many persons whose livelihood depends on the use of such facilities; and whether he will make it clear that there is no objection to small sailing and rowing craft being used for short periods for these or other innocent purposes provided that such craft are kept strictly immobilised when not in use?
§ Sir J. AndersonI assume that my hon. Friend has in mind the direction issued by the Regional Commissioner in July. That direction was issued after consultation with the Service authorities and was based on military requirements. It does not apply to boats regularly used for trading or essential services or by professional fishermen.