§ 92. Mr. LOFTUSasked the Minister of Agriculture what were the total earnings during 1935 of the steam-drifter herring-boats belonging to the following ports: Lowestoft, Yarmouth, Buckie, Fraserburgh and Peterhead?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Elliot)I am informed that the gross earnings of the steam drifters of Lowestoft and Yarmouth, respectively, in 1935 during the summer and autumn herring fishings were approximately £405,000 and £198,000. I regret that figures for the whole year are not readily available. For information regarding the Scottish ports mentioned by my hon. Friend, I would refer him to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.