HC Deb 11 June 1941 vol 372 cc190-1
51. Mr. Lipson

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware of the great concern that is being felt at the long delay in an agreement being arrived at with the fish industry which will bring about a substantial reduction in the present high price of fish; and will he either announce an agreement now or bring forward a scheme of his own without further delay?

55. Mr. Parker

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, what action he now proposes to take to rationalise the fish trade?

Major Lloyd George

Negotiations with the fish trade are nearing completion, and I hope to be able to make a statement next week.

Mr. Lipson

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that there is a very strong public demand that the price of fish should be controlled, and can we take it that it will definitely be controlled from next week?

Major Lloyd George

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will wait until next week.

Mr. Robertson

Will my hon. and gallant Friend make it quite clear that the trade is in no way to blame for the delay, and that it is not their responsibility to control the price of fish?