§ 74. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that the increased price of coal is inflicting damage on the fishing, shipping, and transport industries in the North of Scotland and also the consumers of fish throughout Britain; and what steps he is taking alone, or in conjunction with other Ministers, to minimise this damage.
§ Mr. J. StuartI am aware that the increased price of coal will have repercusions in the North of Scotland and elsewhere. As regards the fishing industry, for which I am responsible in Scotland, a revised scheme for the white fish subsidy taking into account various factors affecting the industry's position, including coal prices, will be introduced after the Recess.