§ MR. WEIRTo ask the Lord Advocate whether, with a view to assist in the production of Lewis and Harris tweeds, the Congested Districts Board can arrange for a few hand looms to be distributed in the Island of Lewis, and for special instruction to be giving in weaving.
(Answered by Mr. A. Graham Murray.)
The policy advocated by the hon. Member has already been adopted. For the ast four years the Congested Districts Board has employed a special instructor in weaving in Lewis and Harris, acting under the supervision of a local committee. That committee has from time to time applied to the Board for help in looms, dye-pots, etc., and in all approved cases such help has been given.