§ Mr. Wallasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the estimated cost to date to the British fishing industry of losses sustained during the fisheries dispute with Iceland, including damage to fish gear and fishing vessels; and what compensation has been paid.
§ Mr. BishopCompensation amounting to about £74,000 was paid by the Government to crews and officers for lost earnings in the period from 24th January to 4th February when naval protection was temporarily withdrawn. The cost of lost fishing gear is estimated at about £50,000.