§ 24. Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will consult with the Secretary of State for Defence about an increase in the number of Her Majesty's ships, aircraft and helicopters available for fishing protection purposes.
§ 38. Mr. James Johnsonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the measures taken for fisheries protection; and whether he has plans for strengthening this service.
§ Mr. PriorFisheries protection is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence, who is keeping under review the adequacy of the resources available for this purpose. My Department maintains continuous contact with his to ensure that these resources are deployed to the best advantage.