§ Mr. James Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied with the measures taken to combat poaching by foreign trawlers within the British 12-mile limits; and what steps he is taking to make these measures more efficient.
§ Mr. DuffyI am entirely satisfied with the measures taken to combat poaching by foreign trawlers. The Fishery Protection Squadron of the Royal Navy is responsible for ensuring that British fishery limits are respected; moreover, if the need should arise, other ships and aircraft could be called up at short notice to assist.