HC Deb 13 February 1934 vol 285 c1744
14. Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

asked the President of the Board of Trade in which of the trade negotiations which are now current the question of obtaining concessions with regard to the import of British herring is being raised?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

Endeavours are being made to assist the British herring industry in connection with all the negotiations now in progress.

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE

Can my right hon. Friend give any indication as to how the herring industry will be affected?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I hope, for their good.

Captain JAMES MacANDREW

When does my right hon. Friend expect the negotiations in regard to the herring industry to be completed?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I cannot make any definite promise, but I hope at a very early date.