HC Deb 15 June 1936 vol 313 c626
23. Mr. H. G. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Agriculture when he hopes to be in a position to announce the decision of the Government in respect of the recommendations of the Sea Fish Commission?

Mr. ELLIOT

The recommendations of the commission are under active consideration, together with the views thereon of such sections of the industry as have submitted them. I am not yet in a position to say when it will be possible to make an announcement.

Mr. PETHERICK

Will the House have every opportunity of discussing the report of the commission fully before any further steps are taken involving Government interference with industry?

Mr. ELLIOT

There will, of course, be an opportunity to discuss it on the Estimates, but there will also be a special opportunity this year on the affirmative Resolution under the Act.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Have not the Government already interfered with this industry by restricting catches of sea fish?

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