HC Deb 07 July 1943 vol 390 cc2088-9
49. Mr. Boothby

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he can make any statement on the subject of herring prices?

Mr. Mabane

Further consideration has been given to the recent reduction in the maximum price on a first hand sale of herring but as at present advised my Noble Friend is not prepared to depart from the new maximum price of 3s. 3d. per stone. He is prepared, however, in conjunction with my right hon. Friends the Ministers responsible for Fisheries, to examine any further facts or figures which the trade may produce to him.

Mr. Boothby

Will my hon. Friend give an assurance that no further changes of this character will be made without prior consultation with representatives of the fishermen?

Mr. Mabane

I think I can give that assurance.

1st October. 1942. Figures as at latest available date.
Depot proprietor … 259 217 (1.5.43)
Wholesalers … Information not available … 477 (31.5.43)*
Self-wholesaling retailers … Information not available … 378 (31.5.43)*
Retailers … Information not available … 109,341 (1.1.43) (including producer-retailers with consumer registrations).
Producer-retailers … 60,326 58,115 (1.4.43)
* Figure may be slightly reduced.