HC Deb 21 March 1979 vol 964 c617W
Mr. Trotter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade in how many cases the penalties for offences relating to fishing vessels are to be increased under the Merchant Shipping Bill; with which bodies representing fishermen he has had consultations over the proposed increases; and whether the bodies concerned agreed to the proposals.

Mr. Clinton Davis

The penalties for 10 offences relating specifically to fishing vessels are to be increased. None of the increases exceeds the normal maximum fine of £1,000 on summary conviction. They conform with the general pattern adopted for merchant ships and I saw no need for separate consultation.

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