§ Mr. J. Morrisonasked the Minister of Food whether he is satisfied that the price policy of his Department is encouraging the maximum use of fish wastes in the production of animal feedingstuff; and what further steps he proposes to take.
§ Mr. StracheyAs I told the hon. Member for Ludlow on 26th January last, I am satisfied that whenever practicable all surplus fish and fish waste are processed for use as meal. I am considering, however, a proposal to reduce the maximum price of headless fish so as to remove the financial inducement at present given to head fish at sea. I hope that this will result in the landing of more fish with heads on and a corresponding increase in the quantity of offal for the meal factories.