§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current strength of the fisheries protection fleet in Scotland; and how many of the vessels were at sea in each of the last six months.
§ Mr. William RossMy Department's fishery protection fleet comprises six vessels. Of these one is on temporary loan to the Royal Navy and five are under my control. In each of the six months ended 31st October 1975 all five vessels were at sea.