§ 25. Mr. Brothertonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what help he proposes to give the fishing industry following the latest increase in oil prices.
§ Mr. BishopI would refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull, West (Mr. Johnson) on 23rd October.—[Vol. 898, c.225.]—Account was taken of all known changes in the relationship between costs and earnings in deciding the level of aid for the remainder of the year.
§ 26. Mr. Hendersonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the current position of the fishing industry.
§ 39. Mr. Hicksasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the current state of the inshore fishing industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BishopQuayside prices for the main species are following their usual seasonal pattern and are showing increases which in part offset the steeply rising costs falling on the industry. Further, the Government's policy of temporary aid has enabled the industry to570W begin adjusting itself to a new balance of costs and prices. But my right hon. Friends the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Secretary of State for Scotland are keeping in very close touch with the industry about its economic circumstances.