§ Mr. Boothbyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the continued absence of any concrete proposals for grants or loans to herring fishermen, under the Act passed last year, is causing many young fishermen to seek work elsewhere; and what steps he is taking to put an end to this situation.
Mr. FraserThe arrangements under which grants and loans may be made for 2069W the construction of herring fishing boats and for the provision of nets and gear have been published by the Herring Industry Board. I am sending the hon. Member copies of the leaflets setting out these arrangements, which can be seen at any District Fishery Office and may be obtained, together with application forms, from the offices of the Board at 20 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh 2.