§ 37. Mr. Rathboneasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he intends to alter the regulations that control fishing vessels under SI 1975 No. 330 with regard to inshore fishing vessels.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisNo. The regulations are kept under continuous review, but I see no reason at present to make any alterations specifically for inshore fishing vessels.
§ 38. Mr. Costainasked the Secretary of State for Trade what regulations exist in other member States of the EEC that cover the safety of fishing vessels; and whether he is aware of any intention of the Commission to introduce any directives concerning this matter.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisAll coastal member States have their own regulations. The EEC has submitted to the Council a draft regulation directed at a possible restructuring of the inshore fishing industry which would adopt minimum safety standards to be agreed internationally through the Inter-governmental Maritime Consultative Organisation.