§ Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development whether he will make a statement on the present supplies of herring to the European market; and what estimate he has made regarding demand in that market for further supplies from Great Britain in the near future.
§ Mr. D. PriceI understand that continental markets are at present amply supplied from sources which are much closer than the Minch, where United Kingdom fishing is taking place. There are also very considerable stocks of herring on the continent from the late summer North Sea fishing. Nevertheless 300 tons of frozen herring were despatched last week and there are contracts for further quantities if herring of suitable quality is available