§ Mr. Cledwyn Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effect the growing and indiscriminate catching of lobsters off the coast of the United Kingdom is having upon the lobster-catching industry; if he will set up an inquiry into the problem; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe Ministry's Fisheries Laboratory has just finished an intensive two-year survey of all the important English and Welsh lobster stocks. A report is expected early next year and it will include recommendations on any additional conservation measures which may be required.