HC Deb 15 November 1983 vol 48 c433W
65. Mr. Wallace

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the Dresent system of national insurance contributions and benefits for single-handed fishermen.

Dr. Boyson

Yes. Single-handed fishermen pay the same contributions and can get the same benefits as other self-employed people, and it would not be appropriate to extend to them the special arrangements applying to share-fishermen.