§ 52. Mr. Boothbyasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether the necessary arrangements have been made for the widest possible distribution of herring throughout the country during the forthcoming season?
§ Mr. MabaneMy noble Friend does not propose at present to control the distribution of herring, but the necessary facilities are afforded to the trade to enable the widest possible distribution of herring to be made.
§ Mr. Evelyn WalkdenIf control is not intended, does the hon. Gentleman not intend to arrange some form of allocation, so that working-class districts will get a better share than they did a year ago?
§ Mr. MabaneI think the hon. Member will notice that I said that my noble Friend does not intend at present to control the distribution of herring. The control of herring and kippers is extremely difficult, and conversations are going on at present about the distribution of kippers.