asked the Minister for Fisheries if he is aware of a proposed strike of fishery protection staffs employed by the boards of conservators; and the action he is taking to avert it.

As a result of discussions which I and my Department officials had with the union representatives and the Council of Boards of Conservators last evening I am confident that the proposals put to the union will result in the withdrawal of the strike notice which was to take effect at finishing time on Friday, 3rd June.