HC Deb 03 March 1947 vol 434 cc24-5
48. Brigadier Mackeson

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will give an estimate of the tonnage of fish landed in 1913, 1938 and 1946, respectively.

Mr. T. Williams

The quantities of fish landed by British fishing vessels in 1913, 1938 and 1946 were 1,199,000, 1,046,000 and 900,000 tons.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that, unless the Board of Trade allow more cotton to manufacturers for nets, the catches will be down this year?

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