HC Deb 31 March 1947 vol 435 c1637
12. Mr. Scollan

asked the Minister of Food why frozen salmon prices are fixed at 6s. 8d. per pound when pre-war it was sold at 1s. 2d. to 1s. 4d. per pound.

Mr. Strachey

There is so little frozen salmon that prices are controlled at the same levels as for fresh salmon, for which prices are fixed after discussion with producers and the Fisheries Departments.

Mr. Scollan

Are we not bringing this commodity from the dollar area, and is it worth while asking the dollar area to send salmon here at a price like that?

Mr. Strachey

That is exactly the point we have in mind. We are importing minimum quantities of this commodity, which are really virtually negligible. We do not think it worth while to import this commodity in any large quantities at all.

Colonel Gomme-Duncan

Will the Minister say what is a fresh salmon producer?

Mr. Strachey

A man who produces fresh salmon.