White Fish Industry (Subsidy)

HC Deb 28 November 1950 vol 481 cc933-4

33. Mr. Duthie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what he proposes to do about the continuance of the subsidy to certain classes of catchers of white fish pending the passage of the legislation promised for the setting up of the authority to regulate and develop the white fish industry.

Mr. T. Fraser

This matter is under examination.

Mr. Duthie

Can the hon. Gentleman say when the proposed legislation is likely to be introduced?

Mr. Fraser

I cannot say at present.