HC Deb 19 July 1982 vol 28 c12W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Minister for Trade (1) how many Spanish-owned fishing boats are registered in the United Kingdom;

(2) how often and with what results Spanish-owned fishing boats registered in the United Kingdom are examined by Department of Trade inspectors and port medical officers;

(3) whether he is satisfied with the food, accommodation and health facilities upon Spanish-owned trawlers registered in the United Kingdom;

(4) how often inspectors of his Department have examined, for safety, the conditions upon Spanish-owned fishing vessels registered in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Sproat

I will reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.