§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations have been made to him about the use of laid up trawlers for fishery protection and fishery policing under the Fishery Limits Act 1976; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John SilkinI have received some representations on this, and though I am satisfied that our present fishery protection force continues to be effective, I shall continue to consider alternatives as the need arises.
§ Mr. Austin Mitchellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what expenditure has been incurred by him under section 7(1) of the Fishery Limits Act 1976.
§ Mr. BishopThe following expenditure has been incurred by my Department under section 7(1) of the Fishery Limits Act 1976:
Financial year 1977–78 £1,630,586 Financial year 1978–79 £1,972,151 Total £3,602,737