§ 18. Sir MURDOCH McKENZIE WOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the negotiations which have been proceeding between himself and representatives of the herring fishing industry as to the possibility of assisting the industry in its present plight have been completed; and whether he can make a statement as to the result?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir Godfrey Collins)The modified proposals which the herring industry put forward last week are being actively considered, but I am not yet in a position to make a statement.
§ Sir M. WOODCan the right hon. Gentleman say when he will be able to make a definite statement, because, as he knows, the industry is very anxiously awaiting the result of these negotiations?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI realise the urgency of the matter, and immediately a statement can be made it will be made.
§ Sir M. WOODIf I put down a question on Tuesday, will the right hon. Gentleman be able to answer then?
§ Sir G. COLLINSI cannot give an undertaking, but I will communicate with the hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. MACQUISTENCannot anything be done in the way of propaganda like "Drink more milk" and "Eat more fruit," saying "Eat more herring"? It is one of the most nourishing of foods.