HC Deb 11 May 1931 vol 252 c813
53. Mr. C. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether any research work is being carried out by the scientific staff of his Department with regard to the effect of the salp on the herring industry?

Dr. ADDISON

The answer is in the negative. The salp does not occur in waters normally covered by the Ministry's scientific investigations, but its movements are being observed by the Scientific Staff of the Fishery Board for Scotland.

Mr. C. WILLIAMS

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he is keeping in close touch with the Scottish Ministry lest this pest may come south?

Dr. ADDISON

I have inquired about this beast, and I am told that it is a free swimming, barrel-shaped, transparent animal, about three inches long, and is well known to seafaring people.

Mr. WILLIAMS

May I ask what it weighs?

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