§ 96. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what have been the results of the decision to reduce the price of herring bought by the Herring Board for reduction to oil and meal from 35s. to 15s. per cran; and what reply he has given to the protest from the Secretary of the Federation of Scottish Fishermen.
§ 97. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that herrings were dumped back into the sea at Mallaig, Inverness-shire, on Thursday, 11th May, 1950, because the fishermen refuse to accept the reduction in prices ordered by the Herring Industry Board; and what steps he proposes to take to prevent this waste of food.
§ Mr. T. FraserIt is the case that 110 crans of herring were dumped at Mallaig on the 11th May. There are many factors affecting the herring industry at present and the effects of each cannot readily be distinguished. The whole position is receiving the urgent consideration of the Government.