§ 69. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Minister of Food what quantities of herring were landed but unsold at Campbeltown and Ayr on 4th March; and how far is this due to the purchase of Norwegian herring.
§ Dr. SummerskillAbout 250 tons of herring were landed at Campbeltown and Ayr on 4th March, and all were sold either for the home market, or for klondyking or for oil and meal. We cannot rely on British landings at this time of year because they could supply only a small part of the needs of the market.
§ Mr. HughesIs the Parliamentary Secretary aware that at the Clyde ports they are very dissatisfied because fishermen cannot dispose of their fish? Will she look into the grievances of these fishermen and get them rectified?
§ Dr. SummerskillMy Department is quite prepared to buy all surplus herring at 30s. a cran.