HC Deb 09 June 1975 vol 893 cc51-2W
Mr. Welsh

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will extend the terms of reference of the White Fish Authority to enable it to participate in the building of fishing boats.

Mr. Bishop

I have no powers to do so.

Mr. Welsh

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what was the

Tonnes
Cereals: 1973 1974 1975 (to)
Wheat … … 898,369 601,776 128,135 (20th May)
Rye … … 46,978 165,873 Nil
Barley … … 80,322 200,891 Nil
Sugar … … 84,541 Nil Nil
Milk products:
Butter … … 346,000 61,000 3,000 (end March)
Skimmed milk powder … … 50,000 56,000 25,000 (end March)

total of White Fish Authority payments over the past year on vessels in shipyards which have become bankrupt.

Mr. Bishop

In the financial year 1974–75 the WFA paid £59,882 by way of grant and £35,050 by way of loan, all in respect of one such vessel. It is expected that the vessel will be completed in another yard.