HC Deb 22 May 1946 vol 423 c327
48 and 49. Mr. Douglas Marshall

asked the Minister of Food (1) the total sum collected by the levy on processed pilchards during 1945;

(2) the total sum expended in transport in the United Kingdom on processed pilchards during 1945.

Sir B. Smith

I regret that separate figures of levy receipts and transport expenditure for pilchards are not available. On pilchards cured for export, which accounted for over 60 per cent. of the catch, a rebate of the levy is given which, for 1945, will amount to £8,520.

Mr. Marshall

Would the Minister consult his Department as to whether it is possible to adjust the levy in order to support the pilchard industry and help the inshore fishing industry generally?

Sir B. Smith

I will have another look at it.