HC Deb 27 October 1952 vol 505 c177W
97. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is yet in a position to announce how he proposes to maintain the supply of fish to the public at a reasonable price in view of the problems created by the decision in the Icelandic fishing case of which he is aware.

Mr. Nugent

My right hon. Friend and his colleagues are giving close and urgent attention to the situation which has arisen, but he regrets that he cannot at present say when it will be possible to add o the statements made by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary and my right hon. and gallant Friend the Minister of Food in answer to Questions on 15th and 20th October last.