§ Mr. CLYNESasked, 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 WOODThe 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. CLYNESWill 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. ASHLEYCan the right hon. Gentleman say what is the amount referred to?