§ 82. Mr. Nottasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many applications for grants for fishing vessels have been made to the White Fish Authority since the rates were increased to 35 per cent. and 40 per cent. respectively; and how many of these grants have been allowed.
§ Mr. HoyThe rates of grant have not yet been increased. I understand that between 9th March, when the new rates were announced, and the end of May the White Fish Authority received 83 applications for grant of which they have so far approved 33.