HC Deb 22 July 1946 vol 425 c279W
10. Mr. Boothby

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to increase the supply of barrels for cured herring.

Sir S. Cripps

As large a quantity as is obtainable of staves of the wood usually employed for herring barrels has been purchased, and the Herring Industry Board are examining the question of using other woods or making staves in this country from sawn timber.

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