§ Mr. DENVILLEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is prepared to take action at an early date upon the report of the joint committee of local authorities and Tyne Fishery Board?
§ Major ELLIOT:I have consulted my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health and, if a representative conference of local authorities is arranged as suggested in the report, we are prepared to instruct officials of our respective Departments to attend as therein recommended.