§ 65. Mr. D. Marshallasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware of the damage being caused by basking sharks in St. Austell and adjoining bays, to fishermen's boats and equipment; and if he will consult with the Admiralty with a view to the use of their fishery protection vessels to destroy these sharks which are entering the bays in increasing numbers.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsYes, Sir. Arrangements have been made with the local naval authorities for naval vessels in this area to assist in destroying any basking sharks which they may encounter.