HC Deb 08 December 1970 vol 808 cc99-100W
Mr. W. H. K. Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many deaths by drowning or as a result of injuries received at sea, occurred to fishermen normally resident within the county of Banff in each of the past five years to the nearest convenient date.

Mr. Noble

, pursuant to the reply, [OFFICIAL REPORT, 24th November, 1970; Vol. 807, c. 93], gave the following information:

DEATHS ON FISHING VESSELS OF FISHERMEN NORMALLY RESIDENT WITHIN THE COUNTY OF BANFF
Cause of Death 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
Drowning 6 2 5 9 3
Died of Injuries 1 — — — —

Notes:

(a) The figures shown in the "Died of Injuries" columns are those of deaths which occurred on board and were subsequently reported to the Registrar-General of Shipping and Seamen. Figures for deaths on shore from injuries sustained on board are not available.

(b)"Drowning" includes:—

  1. (i) Vessels lost and crew missing.
  2. (ii) Missing at sea, presumed killed or drowned.
  3. (iii) Jumped overboard (suicide).
  4. (iv) Washed overboard and drowned.
  5. (v) Fell overboard and drowned.