§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will publish figures showing the age structure of those engaged in the United Kingdom fishing industry.
§ Mr. Deakins:I have been asked to reply.
The 1971 Censuses of Population give the following figures for persons employed in the fishing industry—sea fishing, fishing in inland waters, and the operation of fish farms. The figures include United Kingdom residents who were at sea on fishing voyages on census night but arrived in United Kingdom ports during the following three weeks.
Age at last birthday 15–19 1,875 20–24 2,750 25–34 4,570 35–44 4,090 45–54 3,730 55–59 1,880 60–64 … 1,075 65–69 480 70 and over 160 All ages 20,610