§ 28. Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement concerning the danger to fishing vessels from the entanglement of submarines in their nets.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonSubmarine commanding officers are aware of the need to give adequate sea room to surface craft, particularly fishing vessels deploying their gear, and are well trained in avoidance techniques. I am satisfied that everything possible is being done to minimise the risk of submarines becoming entangled with fishing nets.