Mr. CATHCART WASONasked when the whale stations in the north of Norway were burned down by the fishermen and what was the reason adduced, and when the Act prohibiting landing of whales in Norway was passed by the Storthing?
§ Mr. McKINNON WOODI have no information in regard to the first part of the hon. Member's question. As regards the second part, paragraph I of the Norwegian Law of 7th January, 1904, prohibits the landing of whales in the provinces of Nordland, Tromso, and Finmarken. This Act was passed by the Storthing on 11th December, 1903, and came into force on 1st February, 1904.
Mr. CATHCART WASONIn view of the fact that whale stations were burned down in Norway, will the hon. Gentleman obtain the information that I ask for, namely, any particulars he can get with regard to the occurrence?
§ Mr. McKINNON WOODI cannot make a promise on the subject, but I will consider the matter.