§ 160. Mr. H. Stewartasked the Minister of Food if he is aware of the widespread complaints among fishermen on the Fife coast regarding the continuation of the present system of allocations among fish buyers; that the fishermen unanimously desire an increase in these allocations and particularly the re-establishment of hawker buyers who could dispose of fish in the locality; and if he will make inquiries into the matter with a view to acceding to the fishermen's wishes.
§ Dr. Edith SummerskillFollowing receipt of a petition from the Fife fisher 283W men my right hon. Friend arranged that the white fish allocation lists at the East Fife ports shall be revised on the basis of all the first-hand purchases, including those below maximum price, made during the year ended 30th September, 1946. Hawkers who qualify will get an allocation on the basis of their first-hand purchases. The revision will, I think, strengthen buying power at these ports.