HC Deb 25 June 1925 vol 185 cc1739-40W
Mr. LIVINGSTONE

asked the Secretary for Scotland the number of prosecutions for illegal trawling in Scotland and the number of convictions for first, second, and subsequent offences for the past year?

Sir J. GILMOUR

In 1924 there were 24 prosecutions for illegal trawling in Scottish waters. Convictions were obtained in 18 cases, viz., 10 convictions for a first offence, six convictions for a second offence, one conviction for a third offence, and one conviction for a fourth offence.