THE FISHING INDUSTRY.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 139, 12 June 1917, Page 7

THE FISHING INDUSTRY.

STATE AND MUNICIPAL ACTION.

/Br -TeJejJaplL. —Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, this day.

_ de-potstion representing the Public Tj-_th Cot_nittee of the City Council upon the Hon. G. W. Russell to- ___ and asked for information regard- . " t _ e intentions of the Government in llLrd to aid for the fishing industry, jt'wss mentioned that the Minister had referred to Island Bay as being a suitable place for the establishment of ____, xhe deputation also asked if Professor Prince's final report had been received. The Minister said he regarded the f_hin_ industry as one of the most joportant 5 in the country, and that it had not been assisted as it should have fceen. It seemed to him that State action, assisted by municipal action, —is necessary to meet the high cost of _t\ti" He already had given instructions for drafting a bill along the lines of the Fruit Preserving Act. which provided for advances up to £9000 for the erection of cool stores and canneries. He iatended that the bill in preparation ebould provide financial assistance for local bodies to enable them to establish depots. He ■would have to consult Cabinet as to the measure of responsibility the Government would be prepared to accept. In his opinion the schemes ghonld be made self-supporting from the very outset.