§ 35. Mr. Douglas Marshallasked the Minister of Food what quantity of canned tunny fish has so far been imported from Japan; and what is the estimated quantity he proposes to import in the forthcoming year.
§ Dr. SummerskillSix hundred and sixty-one tons so far. It has not yet been decided whether any will be imported from Japan next year.
§ Mr. MarshallMay I ask the Minister two questions? First, has she found this brand popular with the public, and second, will she see that the imports next year in no circumstances conflict with or injure the Cornish pilchard industry?
§ Dr. SummerskillAs to the first part of the supplementary question, it is too soon to gauge the public's acceptance of this fish. The answer to the second part of the supplementary question is: Yes, Sir.