TRAWLING RESTRICTIONS

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 765, 11 September 1929, Page 11

TRAWLING RESTRICTIONS

EFFECT OF REGULATIONS HARDER FOR FISHERMEN “I realise that the industry must be preserved and that the fishery experts are trying to do their best in the interest of all concerned,’* said Mr. J. H. Deighton, manager of the Auckland Fishermen’s Co-op., this morning, when asked his opinion of the restrictions which the Government proposed to extend. Until they had an opportunity of working under the proposed regulations the fishermen would not be able to express opinions on the subject, said Mr. Deighton. but it was quite obvious that the regulations would not have the effect of making fish more plentiful or cheaper. The fish would oe harder to get and the fishermen would probably be faced with the prospect of getting more gear. Although certain people were continually attacking the department, it must be remembered, however, that the Government experts were trying to do the best they could for ;he industry as well as the public. The in spectors had made very close investigations and inquiries to ascertain the point of view of the fishermen and make their recommendations accordingly. At the same time regulations can be made too drastic, added Mr. Deighton. On this point, however, he could voice no opinion until he could see the effect of the new regulations under working conditions. In the meantime it was hardly fair to condemn them without a trial. Mr. A. W. Brockie, general manager of Sanfords, Ltd., said he could not express an opinion until he was more conversant with the effect of the regulations on working conditions. Details of the Government’s proposals appear on page 6.)