§ 33. Major C. S. Taylorasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what steps were taken to advise all owners of fish boxes of the class prescribed by the Emergency Powers (Defence) Food (Fish) (S.R. & O. No. 695 of 1943) that they were required by 31st May to supply particulars of all the fish-boxes in their possession on 22nd May; and the purpose of the Order?
§ Mr. MabaneForms of return were posted on 13th and 14th May to all licensed wholesale fish merchants, fish salesmen and box pools, who, apart from trawler owners, are the traders mainly concerned. Supplies of forms for the use of traders not reached by this means were sent to local officers of my Department and of the Fisheries Departments at all ports and inland markets. Particulars of these arrangements were given to the trade and general Press for 15th May, on which date the Order was placed on sale. The 21 return is required to assist in securing more effective use of existing boxes and conservation of timber supplies.