It is a grim paradox that the lack of rain has created a Crisis of Survival for 6 million people and that the onset of the rains may make their rescue difficult if not impossible.

The industry faces a Crisis of Survival in the coming winter months when the viability of the landing companies and of some of the vessels which are old and not making money will be threatened without the specialhelp of an operating subsidy.

The Ashworth report, which was prepared by the information technology economic development committee of the National Economic Development Office, told us that United Kingdom industry faces a Crisis of Survival.

There is a Crisis of Survival in the industry.