HC Deb 07 July 1947 vol 439 c1788
46. Mr. Douglas Marshall

asked the Minister of Agriculture, how many inshore fishing vessels have been built under the terms of the Inshore Fishing Industry Act, 1945.

The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries (Mr. Thomas Williams)

Thirty-seven inshore fishing boats have been built in Great Britain under the terms of the Inshore Fishing Industry Act, 1945. Additional contracts have been placed for 97 boats, and 14 more are being negotiated.