HC Deb 07 February 1968 vol 758 c137W
127. Mr. James Johnson

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to make the carrying of qualified radio operators compulsory upon all fishing trawlers.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu:

I am reviewing the radio requirements for fishing vessels, including the question of the compulsory carriage of qualified radio operators on trawlers.

128. Mr. James Johnson

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the shortage of radio operators for fishing trawlers generally; and what steps he is taking to remedy this situation.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu:

My information is that there is a slight shortage which the industry hopes to overcome soon. However, this is one of the many matters to be examined by the Committee of Inquiry to which I referred in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend on 6th February, 1968.—[Vol. 758, c. 101–2.]