HC Deb 07 December 1950 vol 482 c531
57. Mr. D. Marshall

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is now in a position to make a statement with regard to the continuance of the subsidy to certain classes of catchers of white fish and also to the pilchard fisheries.

Mr. T. Williams

No, Sir, I am not yet in a position to make a statement. The matter is now under examination.

Mr. Marshall

Will the Minister be able to make a statement before Parliament rises for the Christmas Recess?

Mr. Williams

Not necessarily.

Sir Ronald Ross

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the increased carriage charges which fishermen who are far from their markets have to pay?

Mr. Williams

The Question does not say anything about transport.

Mr. Boothby

Will the Minister bear in mind that he cannot go on subsidising white fish and pilchards indefinitely unless he also subsidises herrings?