HC Deb 16 May 1957 vol 570 c40W
32. Mr. Vane

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the total cost of Government aid to the fishing industry during the last financial year; and what were the main items.

Mr. Amory:

Final figures are not yet available but the approximate cost of assistance to the United Kingdom fishing industry was £7.2 million, made up of grants and subsidies £4.6 million and loans £2.6 million. The following table shows the main items.