HC Deb 19 December 1972 vol 848 cc312-3W
37. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to regulate the catching power of the British inshore fleet, whether by numbers or by some other means; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Anthony Stodart

None, Sir. Measures already in force, which regulate types of fishing gear used, sizes of fish landed, and which impose closed seasons and closed areas are considered to be quite sufficient at present.