Surgeon Lieut.-Commander Bennettasked the Minister of Agriculture if he will take steps to prevent the illegal practice, in the upper reaches of Portsmouth Harbour, of a form of net fishing, known as pen fishing, which is lethal to young and immature fish.
Mr. T. WilliamsNo. This is a matter for the Southern Sea Fisheries District Committee, who may, if they think it necessary, prohibit or restrict the use of such nets.