§ Mr. Boothbyasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that, owing to the proximity of the shoals, herring can be caught round our coasts in larger quantities than any other fish, and that their nutritive value is greater than that of any other fish; and whether he will consult with the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes with a view to ensuring an ample and continuous supply of fresh, canned and salt herring at reasonable prices to the troops both at home and overseas, the Fleet, and the personnel of the Air Force at home and abroad?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI am informed that the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes supply large quantities of herring, bloaters and kippers, as well as canned herring to the Forces at home. They also despatch quantities of canned herring and kippers overseas. Salt herring are not found suitable for messing purposes. The extent of the supply of this fish by the institutes is dependent on the orders for it given by the officers responsible for the messing of Service personnel.