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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.