§ 78. Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Food if he is now able to state the result of the inquiries into the means to be taken to improve the quality and distribution of fish and to prevent waste caused through inadequate inspection at the ports and unsatisfactory packing.
§ Mr. StracheyNo, Sir. This inquiry covers a wide field and will take some considerable time. As practicable suggestions are made, they will be put into effect as quickly as possible.
§ Mr. LipsonIs the Minister aware that many fish merchants are at present very dissatisfied with the quality of fish they have to offer to the public? As fish is such an important article of diet in these days, cannot he do something, through the national association representing fish merchants, to take immediate practical steps to deal with the position?
§ Mr. StracheyI think that they are putting up suggestions to the committee; we hope that practical action will result.