§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to require potting fishermen to mark their pots clearly.
§ Mr. PortilloThe need for the efficient marking of lobster and crab pots will shortly be drawn to the attention of fishermen by the circulation of advice to the local sea fisheries committees, and attempts are also being made to stimulate interest in the subject in the fishing press. It remains the case however that progress can best be made through better communications locally between fishermen, yachtsmen and others concerned.