36. Mr. CATHCART WASONasked the Secretary for Scotland if the Scottish Fishery Board have made inquiry into the suitability of certain areas in Shetland for the cultivation of oysters, mussels, and other shell fish; and, if so, if he will provide the Zetland County Council with any Report thereon furnished by the Scottish Fishery Board?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe Fishery Board for Scotland have been making inquiries into the matters referred to, and are considering what has been reported, but I regret I am unable to communicate any of the Reports as suggested in the question until they have received full consideration.