§ Major CAYZERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that German-caught fish are competing with British-caught fish in the fish markets of England; and wheher he will inquire into the matter and consider what steps can be taken to prevent what, under present conditions of exchange and wages in Germany, is unfair competition?
§ Major BARNSTONI have been asked to answer this question. I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries on this subject in the House on the 17th February last. I understand that all the German fish landed in this country is brought to Aberdeen, and that the bulk of it is cured there for export. There appears to be a difference of opinion among those concerned as to the desirability of excluding this fish from our ports.
1724Wwith separate figures for each country of origin?
§ Sir P. LLOYD-GREAMEThe following statement shows the quantity of cement (calcareous) for building and engineering purposes imported into the United Kingdom during the periods specified, distinguishing the quantities consigned from different countries: