HC Deb 24 February 1971 vol 812 c136W
61. Mr. W. H. K. Baker

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many infringements of the twelve-mile limit around the coasts of Scotland occurred in the past two years by foreign fishing vessels; how many were brought to court; and in how many cases there were convictions.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

In 1969 and 1970 six infringements were detected, and there were six prosecutions and five convictions.