Commander WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is yet in a position to state what are the Government proposals to assist the inshore fishermen?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONConsiderable work is already going forward for the improvement of certain fishing harbours, and other harbours are being surveyed and reported upon. The Ministry proposes next year to conduct a search for new crab and lobster grounds, and to undertake an investigation of the sprat fisheries, with a view to developing the canning of sprats. I would also remind the hon. Member that the condition of the inshore fishermen will be fully investigated by the Sub-Committee of the Committee of Civil Research which is inquiring into the fishing industry.