§ 21. Mr. Hooleyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what 259W contribution his Department is making to the future design and operation of fishery protection vessels; and what evaluation he has made of the Osprey, for this purpose.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe Ministry of Defence advises my Department on the suitability of particular vessels for fishery protection work. A number of possible designs for future vessels, including the Osprey, are being studied.