§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) in view of the changes in the command structure of the Fishery Protection Squadron, what further plans the Government has for the specific protection of British fishing fleets in the North Sea and their other traditional fishing grounds;
(2) what plans he has to maintain and develop the Fishery Protection Squardron at a sufficiently high standard and number to protect Aberdeen fishing fleets in North Sea and other traditional fishing grounds.
§ Mr. FoleyThere has been no change in the high standard of protection afforded to British fishermen by the Royal Navy. No change is planned. Should circumstances arise in which it becomes necessary to increase the patrol activity of H.M. Ships the recent reorganisation provides for the Commander-in-Chief to be able to draw on the resources of the Home Fleet.