§ Mr. HAWKEasked the Prime Minister whether he proposes to set up an inquiry with a view to the provision of further and extended credit facilities in the interests of the fishing industry: in what form will such inquiry be held; and to what particular purposes will such credit facilities be directed?
Mr. WOODI do not propose at present to institute any formal investigation into the condition of the fishing industry in England and Wales, as conditions have latterly shown signs of improvement But I am engaged in an examination of various directions in which it may be possible to take action with the object of assisting the expansion of our fisheries.