HC Deb 21 February 1905 vol 141 c777
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Lord-Advocate if he will consider the expediency of introducing legislation at an early date such as will render the penalties for illegal trawling of a more deterrent nature than at present.

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

I am in general sympathy with the object the hon. Member has in view, and would give consideration to any Bill he may prepare, but I cannot at present undertake to introduce a Bill on behalf of the Government.

MR. WEIR

If I introduce a Bill will the right hon. Gentleman give facilities for passing it?

MR. SCOTT DICKSON

I am afraid I cannot make any promise as to that.

MR. WEIR

Then I give notice I will ask the Prime Minister.