HC Deb 25 February 1954 vol 524 c557
31. Miss Ward

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many new fishing vessels of 70 feet to 140 feet in length have been built since January, 1951, by or for non-working owners and companies with the assistance of the White Fish Authority; and what was the amount of loans and grants given in respect of them.

Sir T. Dugdale

The White Fish Authority have approved applications from companies and non-working owners for grants totalling £310,577 and loans totalling £658,349, to build 19 new vessels between 70 and 140 feet in length.