§ *MR. MORTON (Sutherland)I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will state why the trawler engaged in trawling within the three-mile limit off Cape Wrath, in the early part of September, was not prosecuted, the number of the trawler having been taken by the lighthouse keeper.
§ MR. SINCLAIRThere was not sufficient evidence available to secure a conviction.
§ *MR. MORTONIs it not a fact that the lighthouse keepers, although instructed to make these reports, are not allowed to leave the lighthouse to give evidence?
§ MR. SINCLAIRThe Northern Lights Commission allow them to help in this matter on condition that they shall not leave the lighthouses and thus interfere with the efficiency of the lighthouse service.
§ *MR. MORTONBut are they allowed to leave if they are required to give evidence?
§ MR. SINCLAIRNo, Sir.