HC Deb 06 June 1934 vol 290 c923
34. Sir MURDOCH McKENZIE WOOD

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can make any statement with regard to the proposals recently submitted by the herring fishing industry for the grant of temporary assistance by the Government?

Sir G. COLLINS

I regret that I am not yet in a position to make a statement on this subject. I have asked representatives of the producers to meet me this week.

Sir M. WOOD

Will the Secretary of State be able to give me a reply if I repeat the question on Monday?

Mr. L. SMITH

Is the Secretary of State aware that the prosperity of the herring fishing industry depends to some extent on an efficient and economic disposal of its waste products, and will he give that matter his careful consideration?

Sir G. COLLINS

I did not quite hear the question of the hon. Member for the Hallam Division (Mr. L. Smith), but, if he will see me, I will give the matter my consideration. In reply to the first supplementary, I think that I shall be in a position to make a statement on Monday.