§ Mr. Boothbyasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he has under consideration the purchase of any of the cured herring now in the market; and whether it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to purchase any of the autumn cure?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonIt is not the intention of the Ministry of Food to purchase any of the cured herring now in the market. Discussions have taken place between the Ministry and the herring industry regarding the disposal of the Autumn catch of herring, but I am not in a position at present to make any statement on the matter.