§ MR.WEIRI beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether the Secretary for Scotland is aware that the storm of 18th February last resulted in a serious loss to the fishermen of Avoch, Ross-shire, nearly a dozen fishing boats being damaged against the pier, and eighty entirely destroyed; and, in view of this loss, will he consider the expediency of arranging for a grant-in-aid for a harbour at Avoch.
§ THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. A. GRAHAM MURRAY,) ButeshireThe Secretary for Scotland is aware that on 18th February, during a gale of exceptional violence, five boats were totally wrecked and five damaged in Avoch harbour. Avoch is not within the area falling under the administration of the Congested Districts Board, and the Secretary for Scotland cannot therefore hold out hope of a grant-in-aid. He is, moreover, informed by the Fishery Board that any effective improvement of the harbour would involve a large expenditure.