§ 57. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Food by whom and on what grounds preferred cases are granted licences to trade in white fish; how many such permits have been granted in the Grimsby area to people not previously engaged in the trade; and if he intends further to increase the number of these preferred cases.
§ Mr. StracheyI grant these licences, after consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service, to disabled people who are unable to obtain a livelihood by any other means, and for whom the trade offers the best chance of rehabilitation. In Grimsby 13 wholesale or retail white fish licences have been issued in this way to people not previously connected with the fish trade. I propose to retain this preferred category so long as the present licensing restrictions continue.