HC Deb 21 February 1893 vol 9 c51
DR. MACGREGOR

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether, considering the great distress now prevailing in many parts of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, the Government will, this Session, so amend the law relating to the salmon fisheries as to allow to the people the use and benefit of at least a portion of this natural food supply?

SIR G. TREVELYAN

The Fisheries Bill which the Government are very soon going to introduce does not relate to salmon fisheries but to the general sea fisheries of Scotland. When that question has been disposed of, the Government will consider the large question of salmon legislation.

DR. MACGREGOR

This Session?

SIR G. TREVELYAN

It is impossible to say, Sir.

DR. MACGREGOR

Then I would ask the right hon. Gentleman how he thinks these people are to avoid becoming paupers? They are willing to work, but cannot get work to do—

MR. SPEAKER

Order, order!