§ 57. Mr. Boothbyasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of the serious plight of the fishing industry caused by the steadily increasing price of boats, fuel, nets and rope; and what steps he proposes to take to deal with the situation.
Mr. T. WilliamsI am aware that the prices of boats, fuel, nets and rope have risen, but I see no reason to intervene in view of the removal of controls on selling fish next month, which should set the industry free to make the readjustments necessary to overcome these disadvantages.