§ Mr. Bowdenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in view of the fact that the livelihood of Brighton and Sussex coastal inshore fishermen is being destroyed by illegal fishing by Continental trawlers in the 0–6 mile and 6–12 mile limit, what action he is taking to protect the interests of these fishermen in this regard.
§ Mr. PriorWhile I could not accept the hon. Member's description of the present position, the Sussex coast will share in the benefits of the increased provision for coastal fishery protection announced by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Royal Navy on 20th January.—[Vol. 829, c. 651–2.]