§ MR. R. L. HARMSWORTH (Caithnessshire)To ask the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware that on Wednesday, 5th February, the fishing boat "Bonaigen," of Wick, while fishing in the Moray Firth about seven miles off the Caithness coast, had five nets carried away, and eight nets along with fishing ropes destroyed by the trawler "Bangkok," of Gotheburg, the loss as valued amounting to £68 10s.; whether he is aware that several similar losses have been sustained this winter off the coast of Caithness by fishing boats in consequence of their nets being cut through and destroyed by foreign trawlers; and what steps he proposes to take for the protection of fishermen's property, and vindication of their rights against foreigners.
(Answered by Mr. Sinclair.) I have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for Wick Burghs on 12th instant.