HC Deb 14 March 1907 vol 171 c249
MR. MORTON (Sutherland)

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether there are now any trawl vessels working in the Moray Firth; whether any have been detected since 2nd March; and whether the Fishery Board (Scotland) have adequate means at their command to discover and detect such trawling.

MR. SINCLAIR

I have received information that the Commander of the fishery cruiser "Freya" reported on the 7th instant that he had observed six trawlers at work between Helmsdale and Buckie during the past two days. I hope to receive to-morrow further information as to the period since 7th instant.

MR. MORTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman answer the latter part of my question.

MR. SINCLAIR

That is a matter of opinion.