§ Mr. Thorneasked the Minister of Food if he can give any information about the 20 tons of sprats that were thrown back into the sea; and if he has considered the representations made by the fishermen at Brightlingsea on the matter on 15th January.
§ Mr. MabaneI am informed that at Brightlingsea during the past few weeks, chiefly on the 8th and 15th January, about 7½ tons of sprats have been thrown back into the sea and about 12½ tons sold for manure. These fish were extremely small and could not find a market for human consumption. My right hon. Friend has not received any statement on the matter from the Brightlingsea fishermen.