HC Deb 09 March 1904 vol 131 c577
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland in view of the fact that only £3,000 per annum is placed at the disposal of the Scottish Fishery Board in aid of the construction of piers and harbours, will he consider the expediency of arranging for a sum sufficient to meet the requirements of those districts in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland which are outside the Congested Districts Board area.

*THE LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. SCOTT DICKSON,) Glasgow, Bridgton

Perhaps I may be allowed to answer this Question. I should be glad if the figure available for the purposes referred to by the hon. Member were more considerable, but I fear there is under present circumstances no prospect of the augmentation to the fund suggested by the hon. Member.

MR. WEIR

Will the hon. and learned Gentleman approach the Chancellor of the Exchequer with a view of getting an increased grant?

[No answer was returned.]