HC Deb 23 April 1931 vol 251 cc1142-3
46. Major WOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now state when the report of the committee which is inquiring into the fishing industry will be published?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given on the 2nd April in reply to a similar question by the hon. and learned Member for South Aberdeen (Sir F. Thomson).

Major WOOD

Will the right hon. Gentleman impress upon the Chairman of this committee that many developments in the fishing industry are being held up in anticipation of the publication of this report, and that the delay is causing a great deal of uneasiness?

The PRIME MINISTER

The committee have been asked to produce their report without any unnecessary delay.

Major WOOD

It is nearly two years since they were appointed.