Foreign Trawlers—Destruction of Fishermen's Nets.

HC Deb 02 April 1908 vol 187 cc688-9

MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware that there have been many instances recently whore fishermen's nets have been destroyed by foreign trawlers; and, seeing that the fishermen have no funds with which to set the law in motion, will he take such action as may be necessary to enable the Fishery Board to conduct prosecutions in the interest of the fishermen.

MR. SINCLAIR

I am aware of the facts to which my hon. friend draws attention, and I regret to have to say that the remedy which he proposes is not considered practicable.

MR. WEIR

Can the right hon. Gentleman suggest any other remedy for this great evil?

MR. SINCLAIR

I shall be glad to consider any suggestions that may be sent me.