§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware of the congestion at Hull when the trawler fleets are in the port discharging their catches; that on 10th November last 27,000 kits of fresh fish were brought to Hull from the North Sea, Iceland, Bear Island, the White Sea, Greenland, and other fisheries, and of this quantity only 16,000 kits could be discharged- on the fish market; that 9,000 kits had to he kept on board the trawlers till the following day; and that inconvenience and loss was caused to the fishermen and merchants; whether, in view of the growing importance of Hull as a modern fishing port, he proposes to take any steps, by recommending a grant or other means, for the improvement of the clock and harbour facilities; and whether this matter has been examined into at the inquiry into sea fisheries?
§ Dr. ADDISONI am aware of the circumstances referred to. The inadequacy of accommodation for vessels at the fist docks at Hull has been brought to the notice of the Fisheries Committee of the Economic Advisory Council, and I have 651W arranged for representatives of the committee to visit Hull on 24th November to investigate the matter.