HC Deb 15 July 1930 vol 241 cc1082-3
18. Sir ROBERT HAMILTON

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Fishery Board for Scotland are proposing to initiate further experiments for the location of herring shoals by means of spotting from aircraft?

Mr. W. ADAMSON

The experiments carried out some years ago did not give very promising results; but I propose to consult my Noble Friend the Secretary of State for Air as to the possibility of carrying out further experiments.

Sir R. HAMILTON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this system has proved so successful in Iceland that a flying boat is attached to the herring fleet; and will he get a report from our Consul-General in Iceland on the matter?

Mr. ADAMSON

I will keep that information in mind.