HC Deb 21 November 1911 vol 31 cc1025-6
Mr. CLYNES

asked, with reference to the application of the Lancashire and Western Sea Fisheries Joint Committee for financial assistance from the Treasury, whether the application has been duly considered; and whether it is intended to make a Grant-in-Aid of development and scientific work in sea fisheries under the terms of the Development Act of 1909?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

The Development Commissioners are in communication with the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries on the application of the Lancashire and Western Sea Fisheries Joint Committee among other applications. They are willing to recommend advances for scientific investigations in sea fisheries.

Mr. CLYNES

Will the right hon. Gentleman kindly remind the heads of his Department that the application referred to in the question was made one and a-half years ago?

Mr. ASHLEY

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what is the amount referred to?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

No.