HC Deb 07 May 1969 vol 783 cc88-9W
57. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether it is his policy to continue the levy on herring and white fish used in the production of fishmeal, at the same rate as that levied on fish used for the fresh market.

Mr. Hoy

Any change in the present arrangements is initially a matter for the White Fish Authority and Herring Industry Board. Ministers would need to look at any proposals and any objections to them in a quasi-judicial capacity. It would therefore be inappropriate for me to comment.