§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total value of lobster landings in the southern isles of the Outer Hebrides in the last full year for which figures are available; how many fishermen were engaged; and what was the estimated average gross annual income therefrom.
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§ Mr. NobleThe total value of lobster landings in 1963 on the islands from North Uist to Barra was £10,868. Most of the lobster fishing around these islands is done by crofter-fishermen, fishing for varying periods throughout the year; about 200 men were employed for some part of 1963 in this type of fishing; the estimated average gross annual income for that year is therefore £54 per man.