§ 31. Mr. Croslandasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the depressed state into which the crab-fishing industry has fallen; and what measures he proposes to take to alleviate this.
§ Mr. John HareIt is true that landings of crabs in certain ports such as Grimsby have declined but landings are subject to local variations. The total weight landed in England and Wales has not changed much in recent years and the fishermen's earnings have been well maintained.