§ 6. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Minister of Food what special action is being taken to increase the supply and consumption of fish in view of the decrease in the meat ration.
§ Dr. SummerskillFish supplies are very much subject to the weather and to the variations in the movement of fish in the sea. My right hon. Friend will take any practicable step to increase supplies and consumption. New trawlers are being brought into operation as rapidly as possible and we shall continue to give every encouragement to the quick-freezing of fish to the maximum during glut periods, and to import as much fish as we can afford. We have already issued one Food Facts advertisement devoted entirely to fish recipes and, if supplies justify it, further advertisements will follow.
§ Mr. Douglas MarshallWill the right hon. Lady see that all practical steps are taken to see that the processors will be in a position to take every advantage of processing whenever fish is landed?
§ Dr. SummerskillYes, Sir. We will do all we can.