§ 113. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plan he proposes to co-ordinate in future the supplies of fish from Aberdeen with its distribution quickly in a fresh condition to the centres of population that need it.
§ Mr. WestwoodConsiderable improvement has been made in the distribution of fish, and during recent months supplies have been distributed from Aberdeen 57W greatly in excess of those dealt with before the war. Every effort is being made to secure the rapid disposal and wide distribution of landings, and I am in close contact in this connection with my right hon. Friends the Ministers of Food and Transport who are the Ministers primarily concerned. The problems arising on the supply side of the industry are at present receiving consideration by the Government.