§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement about the situation of the inshore fishing industry in the South and West of England.
§ Mr. BuchanMembers of the South West Fishermen's Association are collating factual information showing the present state of their costs and earnings. When they are ready to send it to me I will gladly consider it.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he has yet reached a decision regarding the future of the grant-and-loan scheme for inshore fishermen; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BuchanProductive consultations with the industry make me confident that we can shortly resume giving approvals for fishing vessel grants and loans in a way which will protect public funds. The industry asked, however, for a little more time to consider the detailed arrangements.