HC Deb 23 October 1899 vol 77 c493
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate, in view of the fact that illegal trawling is still prosecuted to a large extent in Broad Bay and other waters around the coast of the Island of Lewis, will arrangements be made for a satisfactory patrol of these waters.

*THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. A. GRAHAM MURRAY,) Buteshire

That the patrol of the waters referred to in the question is fairly and reasonably efficient is evidenced by the facts that since the beginning of the year four convictions have been obtained against offenders, and that penalties to the amount of £200 have been imposed. The waters referred to are receiving the special attention of the Fishery Board.