§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether the petition from the fishermen of Port of Ness, Island of Lewis, pointing out that they are unable to use the harbour on account of the accumulation of sand, has yet received the consideration of the Congested Districts Board; does the fact that the harbour trustees are bankrupt and the harbour works in charge of a judicial factor appointed by the Court debar the Congested Districts Board from removing the sand; and, if not, will early steps be taken in the matter, in view of the fact that the harbour was constructed out of a Government grant in order to aid the fishing industry of the district.
§ THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. A. GRAHAM MURRAY,) ButeshireI have nothing to add to my reply of the 6th May last† The situation, which is difficult and complicated, is still under the consideration of the Congested Districts Board.