§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that prime quality white fish is still being thrown back into the sea on account of disputes regarding prices fixed by his Ministry; and what steps he is taking to avoid this loss of good food.
§ Sir B. SmithComparatively small quantities of fish were thrown back into the sea on four occasions during recent weeks. In all cases, the fish was small and of such inferior condition that it did not find a market at prices which the fishermen were willing to accept; in no case was the dumping due to disputes over the maximum prices prescribed by my Department. While I am ready to consider any practicable step to avoid the least waste of food, I am doubtful whether special measures to deal with occasional landings of fish of poor quality would be justified or effective.