§ 106. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will now give an estimate for the charter of a steam trawler for exploratory commercial voyage in the fishing grounds off the African coast recommended to him by the White Fish Research and Development Department; and what steps he has taken and plans to take in consequence.
§ Mr. HoyThe charter is a matter for the White Fish Authority and the cost is not yet known. It will qualify for financial assistance as part of the Authority's research and development programme.