HC Deb 27 February 1946 vol 419 c1918
54. Sir B. Neven-Spence

asked the Minister of Food if it is proposed to dispatch klondyke herring to the Continent of Europe this summer.

The Minister of Food

(Sir Benjamin Smith): Yes, Sir, if supplies of herrings are available for the purpose.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Is the right hon. Gentleman ensuring that there is sufficient refrigerating space for herrings to be kept here for our own people?

Sir B. Smith

Every effort is being made to acquire such space, but I would remind the hon. and gallant Gentleman that the export of this fish is part of our export trade, and was before the war

Mr. George Hicks

Does klondyke herring include goldfish?