§ 3. Mr. Boothbyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Government proposes to introduce legislation to give effect to the recommendations of the Committee on the Herring Fishing Industry.
Mr. JohnstonThe report of the Committee is presently being considered by the Fishery Ministers in consultation with the other Ministers concerned, and a decision as to the action to be taken upon the report will be announced alt the earliest possible moment. Discussions regarding post-war herring supplies are already proceeding with representatives of European allied countries.
§ Mr. BoothbyWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind that the report presses the urgency of the matter, and the necessity for legislation to reconstitute the Herring Board at the earliest possible moment?
Mr. JohnstonMy hon. Friend is well aware that the report was published only three weeks ago and that there are many interests to be consulted before legislation can be drafted.