HC Deb 12 August 1909 vol 9 c639
Sir JOHN RANDLES

asked the Secretary to the Treasury what is the total amount of money provided from Imperial funds for fishery research through English committees and Irish or Scottish boards; and what percentage of this total reaches the county of Cumberland?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The answer is a long one, and, if the hon. Member will allow me, I will circulate it with the unstarred answers.—[See Written Answers this date.]

Sir JOHN RANDLES

asked whether it is intended to carry out the recommendations of the Treasury Committee to form a Central Council for Fisheries on which Ireland and Scotland will each have two representatives; and, if so, will there be representatives of the north-western counties of Cumberland and Lancashire on the council?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

It has not been found at present possible to carry out the recommendations of the Committee on Fishery Investigations in favour of the establishment of a Central Council for Fisheries.

Sir JOHN RANDLES

Is the proposal dropped?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

No, I do not say it is dropped, but it is exceedingly difficult, and for the moment impossible.

Mr. W. W. ASHLEY

Will the right hon. Gentleman say why Lancashire and Cumberland should bear the whole expense, while other places on the sea board receive a grant?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

I must have notice of that question, but I cannot admit the allegations contained in it.