§ 45. Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentages of the distant water and middle water fishing fleet operating out of Hull, Grimsby, Fleetwood and Aberdeen, respectively, consist of modern 218W post-war vessels; and whether he is satisfied that the optimum size of the total distant water and middle water fishing fleet has now been reached.
§ Mr. HoyThe percentages are 83, 93, 85 and 91, respectively. The optimum size of the fleet depends on many variable factors, including the yields from the fishing grounds, demand, and technological development.