HC Deb 28 October 1943 vol 393 c357
19. Mr. E. P. Smith

asked the Home Secretary whether, under the new fireguard regulations the term "a sea-going ship" includes a fishing boat concerned in fishing off-shore, or whether it only implies a ship travelling from port to port; and if fishermen, as such, are exempt from fire-guard duties in their hours ashore?

Mr. H. Morrison

Inshore fishermen are not exempt under the Fire Guard Orders, but the master and crew of any fishing vessel which undertakes a distant journey for fishing purposes are so exempt.