§ 63 and 64. Mr. WOMERSLEYasked 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. CHADWICKThe Food Council have already begun their investigation, and are considering the desirability of visiting Grimsby and other centres.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs 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. CHADWICKI am sure that would be known to the Food Council.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIf the hon. Gentleman is going to Grimsby, will he also visit Loch Fyne?
§ Mr. WOMERSLEYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that there are more fish landed at Grimsby in. one day than at Loch Fyne in 20 years?
§ Mr. SPEAKERHon. Members must do their advertising elsewhere.