fishing

Question 1

what state was the fishing industry in before the great war?

Answer 1

the fishing industry was in a strong position prior to the great war. the industry employed 32,500 scots in 1914.

Question 2

why was foreign trade important to the scots industry?

Answer 2

most of the fish cought was being sold abroad and railways alowed fresh fish to be moved quickly

Question 3

what where fishing boats used as durring the war when fishing more or less banned?

Answer 3

minesweepers

Question 4

why did the fishing industry struggle after the war?

Answer 4

fuel costs rose
boats needed repaired and re equipped after war service but the navy did not offer enough compensation to pay for it
foreign customers no longer bough scottish fish

Question 5

what happened in 1920 when the government removed the guarantee price for herring?

Answer 5

the price for herring dropped dramatially and it was no longer as profitable

Question 6

until what year did sugar and butter remain rationed

Answer 6

1920

Question 7

where could you/couldnt you fish

Answer 7

• north sea was more or less closed to fishing
• fishing was banned completely in the firth of clyde
• on the west coast fishing was only allowed in inshore areas

Question 8

how many scots where employed in fishing by 1917

Answer 8

22,000