HC Deb 06 December 1993 vol 234 cc25-6W
Dr. Strang

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many(a) fatalities and (b) injuries were suffered in the fishing industry in 1987, 1990, 1991 and 1992.

Mr. Norris

[holding answer 3 December 1993]: For United Kingdom fishing vessels the figures are:

Number of deaths Number of reported injuries
1987 16 94
1990 30 98
1991 32 133
1992 16 117

For United Kingdom fish farms the figures relate to the fiscal year and are:

Number of deaths Number of reported injuries
1987–88 Nil 5
1990–91 2 32
1991–92 2 21
1992–93 1 29

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