§ 43. Viscount ELMLEYasked the Minister of Agriculture if he will inquire into the possibility of establishing oyster fisheries off the Norfolk coast between Happisburgh and Yarmouth?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONThe conditions usually associated with successful oyster cultivation are not found along the stretch of coast referred to in the question. I am sending the Noble Lord a copy of a report of an inquiry recently conducted along the north coast of Norfolk, where the conditions appear to be more favourable.
§ 53. Captain HAROLD BALFOURasked the Minister of Agriculture at what date his Department will begin to search for new crab and lobster fishing grounds; and, when found, does he propose to develop the new grounds for breeding purposes?
§ Mr. BUXTONIt is intended that operations shall be begun in the spring or early summer. With regard to the second part of the question, I am advised that the cultivation of crabs and lobsters in the open sea is not a practical proposition.
§ Mr. C. WILLIAMSWhere will this research be made, on which seas?
§ Mr. BUXTONThere are several, and, if the hon. Member will put a question on the Paper, I will give him the precise information.