§ 140. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Food what steps he has taken since July last to improve the distribution of supplies of fish from Aberdeen quickly, in a fresh condition, to the centres of population that need it; and what is his present plan for co-ordinating these supplies with the demands of consumers.
§ Dr. Edith SummerskillI hope that better arrangements will be made for transporting fish from Aberdeen, as a result of recent discussions held, in association with the Ministry of Transport, with the interests concerned. The greater use of road transport to some towns is being considered. A proportion of the fish landed is allocated to all parts of the country; the distribution of the remainder is left to the initiative of traders