HC Deb 23 November 1966 vol 736 cc320-1W
143. Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied that credit facilities at present are adequate for the needs of the fishing industry, in particular for the purchase of boats; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ross

As my hon. Friend, the Joint Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State told the House on 29th July a review of the fishing industry is in progress. Without prejudice to our conclusions from this review, I consider that. with the existing credit facilities the modernisation of the Scottish fishing fleet is proceeding satisfactorily.—[Vol. 732, c. 2081.]