§ 46. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the danger to fish in the North 242 Sea reaching healthy maturity caused by the new plan to catch young fish of all small sizes for factory purposes; and if he will take steps by protection vessels or otherwise to control the plan.
§ Mr. BuchanThe possibility of economic development of industrial fisheries by the British fishing industry is under active consideration. In reaching conclusions the requirements of conservation will be taken fully into account.
§ Mr. HughesDoes the Under-Secretary realise that the fishing industry and the consumers of fish are much more important than private exploitation of this kind? Will he put a stop to it?
§ Mr. BuchanIf the question is whether we are paying attention to both the consumer aspect and industrial fishing, the answer is, "Yes".