§ 107. Mr. Edward Evansasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many Scottish drifters left the East Anglian herring fishing grounds before the end of the season on account of shortness of, and damage to nets.
§ Mr. WoodburnThe majority of Scottish drifters left East Anglia in the first week of December about the usual time and I am informed that only four boats out of a total of 295 left before then through lack of nets. I am aware, however, that a number of drifters have suffered considerable loss and damage to gear and of the present difficulties of replacement. These difficulties are being investigated as a matter of urgency.