Oral Answers to Questions — Fishing Industry, Cornwall (Coast Watchers).

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 26 February 1929.

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Photo of Mr Herbert Williams Mr Herbert Williams , Reading

My attention had previously been drawn to the particular case mentioned by the hon. and gallant Member, and it was very carefully investigated. I was satisfied that there was no reason to think that the look-out arrangements were in fault The local officer is instructed to put on a bad weather watch when in his judgment the weather requires it, and it is, I fear, inevitable that in some cases his opinion may not coincide exactly with that of some local fishermen. In order, however, that exceptional precautions may be taken during the Padstow fishing season, which lasts for about six weeks in the autumn, it has been decided that during this season look-outs shall be posted by both the Padstow and Port Isaac coastguards, irrespective of weather conditions, during the time that any of the Padstow fishing vessels may be at sea.