Herring

Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 June 1945.

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Photo of Sir James Henderson-Stewart Sir James Henderson-Stewart , Fife Eastern 12:00, 13 June 1945

asked the Minister of Food if he can now report on the recent glut supplies of herring; and the steps taken to avoid repetition of wasted catches.

Photo of Mr John Llewellin Mr John Llewellin , Uxbridge

The comparatively small quantities of herring landed so far this season cannot be regarded as glut supplies, and I am not aware of any wasted catches. We have made considerable arrangements to kipper or cure surplus herrings.