§ 107. Mr. Edward Evansasked the Minister of Food what is the amount of foreign-caught fish, tabulated in categories, including boxed fish, landed in British ports since the de-control of fish to the latest convenient date; and what was the corresponding quantity for the similar period in 1949.
§ Mr. F. WilleyFrom 15th April until 30th September, 1950, 32,800 tons of foreign-caught fish were imported, of which 18,000 tons were by direct landings, and 14,800 tons were boxed. For the corresponding period of 1949, the quantity was 65,000 tons, of which 46,400 tons were landed direct, and 18,600 tons were boxed. Details of the varieties landed are not readily available, but if my hon. Friend would wish me to do so I can send him information about the countries of origin which would be some guide to him.