§ 61. Mr. Bakerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what research has been carried out into the use of the parlour pot type of lobster pots; and what such research has revealed as to the usefulness of such pots in United Kingdom waters; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossNo experiments have yet been carried out directly on the effectiveness of parlour type lobster creels but it is hoped to undertake some next year when a new shellfish research vessel becomes available. Research by marine scientists of my Department into the comparative efficiency of several features of creels relevant to the parlour type suggests that although this pattern is unlikely to be more effective in all circumstances than the normal double-eyed Scottish creel it may have advantages in more exposed areas.