§ Mr. FOOTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, having regard to the needs of fishermen and others, he will take steps to have a buoy replaced on the Rannie Rocks, off Looe Island, near Looe?
§ Viscount WOLMERI understand from the Corporation of Trinity House that a buoy to mark these rocks would be of no benefit to general navigation. The cost of placing and maintaining it could not therefore be imposed on the General Lighthouse Fund, but is a matter for the consideration of the local authority, the Looe Harbour Commissioners, with whom, I am informed, the Corporation of Trinity House are in communication.
§ Mr. FOOTasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he proposes to take with reference to the representations made by the Devon Sea Fisheries and other bodies protesting against the proposed new by-laws relating to the Penlee 736W and Bovisand artillery ranges; and whether he will secure modification of these by-laws so that the interests of the fishermen of Cawsand, Looe and Polperro might be properly safeguarded?
Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESSI have been asked to answer this question. Enquiry is being made of the local military authorities, and I will communicate further with the hon. Member in due course.