HC Deb 24 May 1950 vol 475 cc245-6W
77. Mr. D. Marshall

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many fishing vessels were used by his Department during the war of 1939–45; and how many men were attached to the Royal Navy during this period.

Mr. Callaghan

1,830 fishing vessels and between 10,000 and 12,000 fishermen.