Oral Answers to Questions — Fishing Industry – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 3 Mawrth 1947.
Brigadier Sir Harry Mackeson
, Hythe
12:00,
3 Mawrth 1947
asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will give an estimate of the number of British fishing vessels operating in 1913, 1938 and 1946, respectively.
Mr Thomas Williams
, Don Valley
The number of British fishing vessels operating in 1913, 1938 and 1946 respectively is estimated at 17,933, 11,365 and 10,700.
Brigadier Sir Harry Mackeson
, Hythe
Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that this industry gets the priority it deserves, in view of the shortage of supplies?
Mr Thomas Williams
, Don Valley
I can assure the hon. and gallant Gentleman that fishing vessels have high priority for rehabilitation.
Mr Hector Hughes
, Aberdeen North
Is my right hon. Friend aware that a great many fishing vessels are almost completed and are simply waiting to be finished, and what steps are being taken to finish them, so that they may put to sea?
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