HC Deb 12 July 1967 vol 750 c102W
Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has yet received the two letters sent to him by the Scottish Trawlers Federation protesting against the increase of 2d. per gallon on bunker fuel and lubricating oils; and what reply he has sent.

Mr. Ross

These letters convey a claim for special subsidy payments to the Scottish trawler fleet to offset the cost of the surcharge on oil prices. I regret that at this stage I am unable to agree to the claim.