§ 43. Major McCallumasked the Minister of Food if he will consider transferring the powers and functions of his Department for the distribution of herring in the home market to the Herring Industry Board.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo, Sir. My right hon. Friend is, however, considering, in co-operation with the Fisheries Ministers and the Herring Industry Board, further measures to increase consumption of herrings in the home market.
§ Major McCallumWould it not be more efficient if the Herring Industry 28 Board, which deals with klondyke herrings, also dealt with home market distribution?
§ Dr. SummerskillMy Department protects the consumer, and we are not prepared to relinquish our powers.