HC Deb 11 April 1928 vol 162 cc1209-10
52. Mr. HARMSWORTH

asked the Prime Minister if he will bring in a Bill to prohibit. German boats from dumping fish on English ports and markets?

Mr. BALDWIN

The proposal of my hon. Friend is a large one, and I am informed that it would not have the support even of all branches of the fishing industry.

Mr. HARMSWORTH

Will the Government bring in any Measure or put forward any proposal to protect the fishermen?

Mr. BALDWIN

It is very difficult to deal with the fishing industry apart from other industries.

Mr. SEXTON

Does the right hon. Gentleman think that the principle embodied in the question should not be applied to the dumping of British newspapers in Germany and other continental countries?

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