§ Mr. MUNROasked the Lord Advocate whether his attention has been called to a resolution passed at a meeting of Scottish fishermen, held at Fraserburgh on 29th July, in which it is pointed out that, owing to the introduction of steam drifters and motor boats, which are driving sailing boats out of the market, and which are too costly for fishermen to purchase without help, serious consequences to the Scottish fishing industry are anticipated unless Government assistance is given, and in which the Government are called upon to afford to Scottish fishermen the same facilities as are granted to Irish fishermen by granting loans to enable Scottish fishermen to purchase steam drifters and motor boats; and whether he proposes to take any action with a view to giving effect to the reiterated desires of Scottish fishermen in these matters?
§ The LORD ADVOCATE (Mr. Ure)My attention has been called to the Resolution referred to by my hon. Friend, but I have nothing to add to the answers which I gave on 2nd March, 9th March, and 3rd April of this year.