HC Deb 06 April 1984 vol 57 c676W
Dr. Godman

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the number of beam trawlers registered in England; and by how many this number has changed since 1978.

Mr. MacGregor

It is estimated that about 90 beam trawlers were based in ports in England in 1983, compared with about 60 in 1978.