§ Mr. Muffasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of increasing 1058W unemployment in the Hull fishing industry; and will he reconsider the decision of his Department and grant licences for regulated summer fishing on the Bear Island fishing grounds?
§ Mr. W. S. Morrison:I am aware that there has been increased unemployment in the fishing industry since December last, With regard to the second part of the question, I am at present discussing the subject of the Northern Waters Order, to which, I presume, the hon. Member is referring, with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and representatives of the various branches of the fishing industry and fish trade, and hope shortly to be able to make a statement as to whether the existing Order will be modified.