HC Deb 03 July 1899 vol 73 c1283
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate if he will state what progress has been made with the harbour works at Port Ness (Island of Lewis); and whether the sand has yet been removed from the harbour.

* MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAY

The breakwater of the Port Ness Harbour is completed. The sand has not been removed from the harbour, and the rest of the works remain in the same state as when the hon. Member last inquired about them.

MR. WEIR

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in consequence of the harbour being filled with sand it is utterly useless to the fishermen?

* MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAY

I do not think there are any facts which are unknown. The hon. Member is as well aware as I am of the real reason for the state of the harbour.

MR. WEIR

Will any steps be taken to render the harbour useful to fishermen?

(No answer was given.)