§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade how many members of the crews of North Sea and Arctic Aberdeen trawlers were injured and how many died during the last five years; and what steps he has taken and plans to take to reduce the number and also the risks to which such crews are exposed at sea and in port.
§ Mr. William RodgersIn the years 1963 to 1967 inclusive 833 injuries and 20 deaths on Aberdeen trawlers were reported. The Report of the Board of Trade Working Group on the Safety of Fishermen will be submitted shortly and will be made available to the independent Committee of Inquiry which is examining all aspects of trawler safety.
§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade what provision by way of compensation he provides for 120W families of members of Aberdeen trawler crews at sea and in port when they are killed or die as a result of accidents at sea or in port.
§ Mr. William RodgersThere is no special provision. Fishermen are covered in the same way as other workers by the provisions of the National Insurance and Industrial Injuries Schemes. Additional assistance is available where required by way of supplementary benefit.