HC Deb 15 April 1929 vol 227 cc51-2

Perhaps I had better dispose at this point of some other modest matters. I have made a provision of about £30,000 a year for reducing Harbour dues in certain cases where they press unduly upon fishermen, especially upon those engaged in the herring fisheries in Scotland and for assisting in the discovery of deep sea fishing grounds or in other ways. In addition certain debts to the Exchequer which weigh upon these fishing harbours and prevent them making full use of the rating relief will be eased either by remission or suspension. Fuller statements on this subject will be made if de- sired by the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Minister of Agriculture.

There are one or two minor alterations affecting the Stamp Duties on amalgamations and in connection with the motor vehicle duties which will have a small effect on the finances of the year. These will be found set out in the White Paper.