§ Mr. Mackintoshasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what minimum price scheme has been submitted to him by the White Fish Authority; and whether he will make a statement about his plans with regard to this scheme.
§ Mr. HoyThe White Fish Authority have published a scheme and are prepared to receive objections until 13th March. They cannot submit the scheme until they have considered any objections. Ministers will then consider it in the light of any unresolved objections, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Third Schedule to the Sea Fish Industry Act, 1951.