§ Mr. Grayasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the
Vessels of 80 feet and over (deep sea) Vessels of under 80 feet (inshore) White fish† Herring† White fish† Herring† Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value Quantity Value '000 cwt. £'000 '000 cwt. £'000 '000 cwt. £'000 '000 cwt. £'000 1970 … 8,313 38,932 — — 1,507 6,445 286 542 1971 … 7,346 44,867 — — 1,958 8,940 195 420 1972 … 6,664 49,127 3 17 1,980 11,410 149 355 1973 … 6,413 67,740 1 4 2,429 17,268 111 423 1974* … 6,113 64,700 30 158 1,960 16,383 190 763 * Estimate based on January-November statistics. † White fish has been taken to mean all species of demersal fish and pelagic fish other than herring.