HC Deb 25 November 1946 vol 430 cc1253-4
57. Sir T. Moore

asked the Minister of Agriculture why restrictions have been placed on herring fishing when there is a recognised shortage of food in the British zone in Germany and a shortage of fish in the shops in Britain.

Mr. T. Williams

I would refer the hon. Member to my replies to the hon. Member for St. Marylebone (Sir W. Wakefield) and the hon. Member for Cambridge (Mr. Symonds) on 18th November and the reply given by my hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to the hon. and gallant Member for West Edinburgh (Lieut-Commander Hutchison) on 20th November.

Sir T. Moore

As presumably the right hon. Gentleman has these replies on paper, would he refresh my mind and let me know what they are?

Mr. Williams

Perhaps the hon.,and gallant Member will be good enough to look at HANSARD.

Sir T. Moore

As only ten days ago something like half the trawling fleet on the East coast was held in harbour, how can that action be reconciled with this shortage of fish?

Mr. Williams

The hon. and gallant Member must be aware that the Minister has no power to issue directions to the Herring Industry Board.

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