§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the average price paid by fishermen for new fishing nets in 1974, 1964 and 1954, respectively.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe average prices of prawn trawls and dual-purpose nets were as follows:
Prawn Trawl Dual Purpose Net 1954 £ 40 £ 60 1964 £100 £100 1974 £300 £300
§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the variation in price of fuel for fishing boats in 1974, 1964 and 1954, respectively.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe current price of fuel is £21.14 per 100 gallons and in 1964 it was £7.65 per 100 gallons. Figures for 1954 are not available.
§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the total amount of grant paid in each of the last three years and during the current year in respect of fishing boats; and whether the financial allocation was fully used.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe information is as follows:
Financial year Grant Aid Paid Unused Financial Allocation £ £ 1971–72 49,294 27,106 1972–73 61,454 36,546 1973–74 200,940 23,560 1974–75 (up to 25th November 1974) 192,108 —