§ Mr. Loveysasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about looting and wilful damage to lobster pots by skin divers; and what action he proposes to take to protect the fishing industry in this matter.
§ Mr. HoyWe have received such representations from the Cornwall Inshore Fishermen's Society and the Association of Sea Fisheries Committees who have pointed out the difficulty of finding adequate evidence for legal proceedings. Representatives of the Association have recently discussed the problem with my Department and they are now considering what measures might be taken to deal with it.