§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Lord Advocate if he will state the qualifications of Mr. McIloy, ironmonger, of Rothesay, Buteshire, for appointment as a member of the Scottish Fishery Board.
MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAYThe qualifications of the gentleman in question are the same now as they were when he was appointed more than five years ago. He is a native of, and exceptionally well acquainted with, the Western Highlands adjoining the Firth of Clyde; he has a large acquaintance with the local fishermen; and is an ex-Provost of Rothesay. I ought to add that his services to the Board, of which he is an unpaid member, have been unremitting; and he has by those services given complete satisfaction to his colleagues and to the Secretary for Scotland.
MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAYThe hon. Member asked me as to his special qualifications for appointment to the Fishery Board; I did not think it necessary to add my testimony to his general good sense, which is well known.