§ MR. CATHCART WASON (Orkney and Shetland)To ask the Lord Advocate if his attention has been called to the fact that a petition from the island of North Ronaldshay, praying that telegraphic communication should be-established with the mainland, was refused consideration by the Post Office owing to the extensive nature of the work; and whether, seeing that the population of the island is over 400, that there is no medical officer there, and that medical or surgical attendance can only be procured after considerable delay, he will consult with the Northern Lighthouse Commission, the Scotch Fishery Board, and the Congested Districts Board as to the establishment of communication by heliograph, semaphore, or pigeon post.
(Answer.) The Secretary for Scotland-is not prepared to initiate action in the direction indicated by the hon. Member. He will, however, be happy to consider any scheme for facilitating communication that may be laid before him by those interested.—(Scottish Office.)