HC Deb 14 July 1943 vol 391 cc214-5W
Major Braithwaite

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether in view of the reduction in the price of fish and the high cost of gear, bait, and labour incurred, he will consider subsidising this inshore industry in some form to maintain a fair livelihood for the fishermen?

Mr. Hudson

The reduced prices for certain kinds of fish only came into operation on r2th June last and it is somewhat early yet to judge of their effect on the inshore fishermen. I am, however, closely watching the position and will consult with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Food if I find that at current prices these fishermen are unable to earn a fair livelihood.