§ 79. Commander Scott-Millerasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he is aware that serious losses of gear are continually occurring to fishermen in The Wash due to wrecks and other underwater obstructions; and if he will consult with the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food with a view to having the obstructions located and removed wherever possible.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThe Corporation of Trinity House, as the General Lighthouse Authority for England and Wales, has power under the Merchant Shipping Acts to remove any wrecks off the coast which in their opinion are, or are likely to become, an obstruction or danger to navigation. However, I am informed by the Corporation that they have no knowledge of any wreck in this locality which is dangerous to navigation, and I regret that there is nothing which my Department can do in this particular matter.