§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Lord Advocate whether the Secretary for Scotland has received a petition from the fishermen of Port Ness, Island of Lewis, pointing out that they are unable to use the harbour on account of the accumulation of sand; and will be say what action he proposes to take in the matter.
MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAYYes, and the petition is at present under the consideration of the Congested Districts Board. But, as the Harbour Trustees are bankrupt and the harbour works are under the charge of a Judicial Factor appointed by the Court, the Secretary for Scotland is unable at present to say that he can do anything.