§ 42. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware that there is concern about delays over grant procedures for improvements in fishing boats, where these improvements are minor and no large-scale expenditure is required; and if he can expedite this process in regard to work up to a limit of £1,500.
§ Mr. HoyYes, Sir. I understand, however, that the White Fish Authority and the Herring Industry Board have now simplified their arrangements for dealing with straightforward applications.
§ Mr. Wolrige-GordonI thank the hon. Gentleman for that reply. Can he clarify it a little? Is it now a fact that these grants will be allowed without inspection if the work is for a sum below the minimum suggested in my Question?
§ Mr. HoyWe are not going as far as that. I said that the whole procedure has been simplified. Both the White Fish Authority and the Herring Industry Board have been quick to respond to the needs of the situation, and it is because of that that they have made this new plan for dealing with straightforward applications.