HC Deb 08 December 1953 vol 521 c215W
92. Mr. Hoy

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to increase the output of fish meal and fish oil in Scotland.

Mr. J. Stuart

The Herring Industry Board, with the aid of Exchequer grant, are providing additional factory capacity and buy surplus herring at a subsidised price for reduction to oil and meal. Both they and the White Fish Authority are prepared to consider applications from private concerns for loans for the provision or extension of processing plants.

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