HC Deb 24 March 1927 vol 204 cc559-60
63 and 64. Mr. WOMERSLEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) if the Food Council has considered the desirability of visiting Grimsby and other important fishing centres to investigate on the spot the methods of disposing of the catches of fish;

(2) the date when the Food Council propose to commence their investigation into fish prices?

Sir B. CHADWICK

The Food Council have already begun their investigation, and are considering the desirability of visiting Grimsby and other centres.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that a great deal of the fish caught by the Hull trawlers is sent direct by carrier to Billingsgate, and would he bring this fact to the notice of the Food Council?

Sir B. CHADWICK

I am sure that would be known to the Food Council.

Mr. MACQUISTEN

If the hon. Gentleman is going to Grimsby, will he also visit Loch Fyne?

Mr. WOMERSLEY

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that there are more fish landed at Grimsby in. one day than at Loch Fyne in 20 years?

Mr. SPEAKER

Hon. Members must do their advertising elsewhere.