HC Deb 25 May 1966 vol 729 cc469-70
52. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give details of Government proposals for providing a residential school for trainee fishermen during their pre-sea training.

The Joint Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Bruce Milian)

The provision of further education for trainee fishermen is in the first instance a matter for the education authorities concerned. My right hon. Friend has received no proposals for a residential school but he proposes to discuss the educational needs of trainee fishermen with the interested authorities.

Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

When the hon. Gentleman has these discussions, would it not be a good idea to consider a proposal of this kind quite seriously, because one of the great needs of the fishing industry is to attract more men into it?

There is otherwise a danger that manpower will decrease.

Mr. Millan

We shall certainly keep that in mind.