HC Deb 07 May 1912 vol 38 c220
Mr. NOEL BUXTON

asked whether the Board of Agriculture has obtained any Grant from the Development Commissioners for the assistance of small fishermen; and whether he can give any information as to the general scheme which has been arranged between the Board and the Development Commissioners?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The Board have applied to the Development Commission for a Grant, which is designed to promote the improvement of the fisheries in the interests of fishermen generally. This application is at present under consideration. I am considering what further steps it may be desirable to take with a view especially to assisting the class of fishermen to which my hon. Friend refers.