§ 34. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement about the present shortage of haddock fillets.
§ Mr. HoyI am not aware of any such shortage. British landings of haddock for the first 11 months of 1968 were above the 1967 level; though there was some decline, particularly in Scotland, towards the end of the year. I am informed that landings in Scotland are expected to improve this year.
§ Mr. Wolrige-GordonIs the Minister aware that when I tabled this Question there were reports of what could be termed a commercial famine in the supply of fish? I am glad to hear that the situation has improved.
§ Mr. PeytonIs the Minister aware that, while many of us may be critical of the Government's policy in many matters, very few of us see a decisive rôle for it in this sphere?
§ Mr. HoyPerhaps on this side of the House we have a greater respect for the fishing industry than has the hon. Gentleman.