§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Energy how much has been paid to date to fishermen whose gear has been damaged or destroyed as a result of oil developments.
§ Mr. John SmithSettlement of claims for compensation for damage or logs to fishing gear as a result of oil development has been a matter between the fishing vessel owners concerned or their agents and the operators against whom the claims were made. The Government are not in possession of complete information.