HC Deb 19 January 1978 vol 942 c339W
44. Mr. Hoyle

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many Coastguarder aircraft to safeguard fishing vessels have been purchased.

Mr. Bishop

None. The Fisheries Departments do not themselves operate any aircraft on fisheries protection duties. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for undertaking fisheries protection flights on their behalf.

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