§ 63. Mr. GULLANDasked the Food Controller whether he will take steps to increase the food supply this autumn by extending the period of salmon fishing round the coasts of this country?
§ Mr. PROTHEROAs regards England and Wales, the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries do not propose to make any general Order extending the open season for salmon. As a rule, extensions at the end of the season are undesirable, because the salmon are not then in the best condition for human consumption. The conditions vary, however, in different rivers, and the Board are prepared to consider proposals for an extension in any particular river on their merits. Limited extensions have already been granted in certain cases where it appeared that the stock of salmon in the river would not be injured.
§ Mr. GULLANDMay I have a reply from the Food Controller about Scotland?
§ Mr. PROTHEROI will communicate the tenour of this answer to the Secretary for Scotland, and I hope he will find similar circumstances in Scotland.
§ Mr. GULLANDI want an answer from the Food Controller. I had an answer from the Secretary for Scotland, but this 1539 is a matter affecting our food supply. I put the question, therefore, to the Food Controller, and I should like an answer from him.