HC Deb 03 October 1939 vol 351 cc1844-5W
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will state the number of active herring drifters and herring fishermen, respectively, in Scotland in 1909, 1919, 1929 and 1939?

Mr. Colville

Following is the answer:

Year. Number of Scottish Boats mainly engaged in Drift-net Fishing for Herrings. Number of Fishermen.
Steam. Motor. Sail. Total.
1909 545 39 2,552 3,136 17,660
1919 794 810 717 2,321 15,095
1929 791 634 147 1,572 11,686
1939 382 454 12 848 6,501