HC Deb 17 October 1939 vol 352 c718W
Mr. Boothby

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether the question of the autumn herring fishing is under the consideration of His Majesty's Government; and when a decision in the matter can be expected?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

An agreement has-been reached between the Ministry of Food and the herring industry regarding the terms under which fishing should be carried on and an Order fixing maximum wholesale and retail prices for herring, both fresh and cured, was made on the 14th October.