HC Deb 24 March 1936 vol 310 cc1062-3
84. Mr. HAYDN JONES

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many cases of sheep scab have been reported in each of the six North Wales counties, giving separate returns for the months of November, December, January, and February last?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Ramsbotham)

As the answer involves a tabular statement I am, with the hon. Member's permission, circulating it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

of Danish fish under the quota; and whether he will take steps to defer consideration of any new fish quota arrangements under the proposed new Anglo-German trade agreement until after publication of the second report of the Sea Fish Commission?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

My right hon. Friend is aware of the fact that a number of trawlers at Lowestoft have recently been laid up, and this, he understands, is due to a number of causes. My hon. Friend can be assured that in the consideration of any quota arrangements due regard will be paid to the second report of the Sea Fish Commission.

86. Mr. LOFTUS

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether the report of the Sea Fish Commission has been completed and when publication may be expected?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

The report is being presented to Parliament to-day. Copies will be available to Members at the Vote Office to-morrow afternoon and publication will follow immediately. My right hon. Friend is glad to have this opportunity of expressing the gratitude of himself and my right hon. Friends, the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Secretary of State for the Home Department, to the Sea Fish Commission for the thoroughness with which they have examined the case of the White Fish Industry.