§ 51. Mr. Boothbyasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether the question of future purchases of herring by the Government is under his consideration; and whether he will make a statement on the matter?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThere is no present intention to introduce any new Government scheme for the purchase of herring. As the hon. Member is aware, the undertaking given by the Government to purchase the surplus catch of herring landed at East Anglian ports relates to the current season only.
§ Mr. BoothbyWill my hon. Friend give consideration to the question of future purchases of herring throughout the war?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI will give my hon. Friend that assurance.
§ Mr. MacquistenIs my hon. Friend aware that large quantities of Clyde herring are being cast back into the sea because there is no price for them, and will he not fix a minimum price as well as a maximum price?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydMy hon. Friend knows that Clyde herring at this time of the year are of a particular kind and are not suitable for general consumption.