HC Deb 05 August 1913 vol 56 c1265
43. Mr. J. HOGGE

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether, now that a wireless installation has been set up in St. Kilda, he will take the opportunity of securing periodic reports as to the condition of affairs on the island?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

As means of telegraphic communication now exist, I think it may be assumed that the Government will be duly apprised of any exceptional state of matters arising in the island.

Mr. J. HOGGE

Will the right hon. Gentleman himself take periodic action, instead of waiting for the island to telegraph in exceptional circumstances?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I really do not see that it is necessary unless there is distress in the island.