§ 69. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that during January, 1959, foreign trawlers have been seen fishing off the north-east, north and west of Great Britain thereby causing loss to the British fishing industry; what reports he has received about these incidents; and what steps he has taken to protect British interests.
§ Mr. MaclayI am aware that foreign trawlers have been working off our coasts in January, 1959, but I have received only one report of damage to the gear of a British vessel. Fishery protection patrols are being maintained.