HC Deb 14 February 1939 vol 343 cc1532-3
17. Mr. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has any proposals to make available for working people, including those who are unemployed, the produce of the herring-fishing industry, especially the Clyde fishing industry, particularly during periods of abundant supply; and what arrangements he has made, or has in contemplation, to create an effective home market for herring and an effective demand?

Mr. Wedderburn

I would refer the hon. and learned Member to the Report of the Herring Industry Board for the year 1937–38, which deals with the home market for herring and the measures taken to develop it. The recently reconstituted board are giving consideration to the possibility of increasing the markets for herring.