§ 73. Major ENTWISTLEasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that in Hull and other fishing ports a serious shortage of ice is threatened in the summer; and what steps he proposes to take to secure the adequate supply of fish?
§ Mr. PARKERThe Food Controller is informed that there is some danger of a shortage of ice at the fishing ports during the coming summer owing to the fact that the importation of supplies from Norway has not yet been resumed. He is in communication with representatives of the fishing industry with regard to the matter.
§ Lieut-Commander KENWORTHYIn connection with the shortage of ice, is the need of refrigerating wagons for the transport of fish foreseen?
§ Mr. PARKERI will ask that question of the Department concerned.