§ Mr. Mackintoshasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) whether he intends to review the policy of the Government towards the fishing industry in the light of the devaluation of the £ sterling; whether it is still intended to cut Government subsidies annually and to reduce the size of the fishing fleet; and to what extent the British fleet could expand its activities and replace some of the present imports of fresh and frozen fish;
(2) what studies are being made by his Department of the possible expansion of the fishing fleet and of domestic production dependent on increased governmental aid; and if the relevant information or statistics will be published.
§ Mr. PeartThese matters are being taken into account in the current review of fisheries policy about which I will make a statement as soon as possible.