17. Commander WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Agriculture if, as a result of the further consideration he has been able to give to the financial position of the fishing harbours in England and Wales, he is now in a position to make a more definite announcement in regard to Brixham?
Mr. GUINNESSAfter a preliminary survey of the charges actually made at the various ports used by the inshore craft and herring industry, I anticipate that it will be possible to grant to Brixham out of the funds which have recently been made available such a sum as will be sufficient, when the benefits from the de-rating scheme are taken into account, to obviate the necessity of making any additional charges under the new Order which the Brixham Council have obtained.
Mr. GUINNESSI am afraid that I cannot say what it will amount to in money, but it is the intention to prevent any additional cost either to the fishermen or to the fish salesmen on account of the service of the loan.