§ 57. Mr. Bakerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he will announce the terms on which new grants for fishing vessels of under 80 feet will be made; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoyAnnouncements were made on 9th March and 29th July last. A scheme giving effect to the new arrangements for grants of 40 per cent. will be made shortly and will be retrospective. Arrangements will also be made for increased grants for fishing vessels corresponding to the increase in investment grants for industry announced on 1st December.