HC Deb 12 February 1929 vol 225 cc229-30

The following question stood upon the order Paper in the name of Mr. MACQUISTEN:

16. To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will take steps to prevent the proposed opening by the Fishery Board of the Firth of Clyde, which has hitherto been closed waters, to trawlers, and so preserve the livelihood of the large number of Scottish fishermen whose native fishing grounds will be destroyed if these waters are opened up to the trawlers from all parts of England?

Mr. J. BROWN

May I be allowed to put this question on behalf of my hon. and learned Friend?

Mr. SPEAKER

Has the hon. Member been asked to do so by the hon. and learned Member for Argyllshire (Mr. Macquisten)?

Mr. BROWN

No, but I am as deeply interested in the subject as the hon. and learned Member.