§ 67. Mr. Thorneasked the Minister of Food if he can give any information in connection with the many tons of fish which were thrown away at Billingsgate Market on Saturday, 6th May; and what action was taken about the matter.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Mr. Mabane)Four and a half tons of fish, representing about 1½ per cent. of arrivals, were condemned at Billingsgate on 6th May, most of it being of the less popular varieties unsold earlier in the week. To facilitate sales all restrictions on the purchase of these varieties by catering establishments have been removed for the summer months.