§ MR. LAMONT (Buteshire)To ask the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware that the Fishery Board has now unanimously agreed to a scheme of superannuation for both officers and men of the fishery cruisers, and that this scheme cannot be put into operation until the Sea Fisheries (Scotland) Application of Penalties Bill shall have received the Royal Assent; and whether, therefore, in view of the urgency of this measure in the interests of fishery officers and men, he will endeavour to accelerate its passage into law by taking the Second Heading at an early date.
§ (Answered by Mr. Sinclair.) I have received the scheme of superannuation from the Fishery Board and will give it careful consideration. Its acceptance does not necessarily depend on the passage through Parliament of the Application of Penalties Bill, but I am conscious of the importance of this measure and hope to take the Second Reading on an early day.