HC Deb 02 August 1963 vol 682 c176W
Commander Kerans

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to increase the fishing capacity of the port of Hartlepool.

Mr. Scott-Hopkins

None. I am not aware that there is any need to increase the fishing capacity of the port of Hartlepool. If my hon. and gallant Friend is thinking of the number of vessels fishing from the port, this is a matter in the first place for the owners concerned. Grants and loans for fishing vessels are a matter for the White Fish Authority.