§ MR. WATT (Glasgow, College)To ask the Secretary of Scotland whether in view of the facts that four out of the five official fishery districts of the Clyde are desirous of a close time for the seine trawl net from 1st February to 15th May, and that the Clyde herring merchants also support this course, he will take steps to bring about this line of action.
(Answered by Mr. Sinclair.) I am informed that the Board have no official information that the fishermen in four out of the five Clyde fishery districts are in favour of a close time for the seine net; but I shall, of course, be glad to receive and consider any further information which may be forthcoming.