§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is satisfied that the levy of 6d. per stone on all fresh fish landed from British trawlers will not prejudice the activities of 1252W the fishing industry; and, as a result, react on the already inadequate supply of fish to the consumer?
Major Lloyd GeorgeAs the Order imposing the levy to which my hon. Friend refers is to be discussed at the next Sitting I would ask him to await the explanation I will then make as to the reason for and effect of the levy.
§ Sir R. Gowerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if he will make a statement as to the reasons for the protest of the Joint Council of the Fishing Industry on the proposed levy of 6d. per stone on all fresh fish landed from British trawlers?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI would refer my hon. Friend to the Debate on the Order imposing the levy which is to take place at the next Sitting of the House.