HC Deb 16 July 1936 vol 314 c2234
92. Mr. LOFTUS

asked 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.