HC Deb 01 March 1888 vol 322 c1830
MR. ESSLEMONT (Aberdeen, E.)

asked the Lord Advocate, in regard to the purchase of new or second-hand boats for Highland fishermen, Whether the Secretary for Scotland intends to place any restrictions as to where boats are bought or built in making advances for the purchase?

THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. J. H. A. MACDONALD) (Edinburgh and St. Andrew's Universities)

No, Sir; no restrictions are contemplated such as those referred to in the Question.