HC Deb 29 November 1979 vol 974 c771W
55. Mr. Wall

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will improve the degree of fisheries protection against foreign vessels in the 12-mile limit off the United Kingdom's South-West Coast.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

As in previous winters, we are maintaining a special fishery protection effort off the South-West in connection with the mackerel fishery. Up to three fishery protection vessels are being used, together with aerial surveillance, to police the area, including the 12-miles line.