36. Mr. CATHCART WASONasked the Secretary for Scotland if he has now considered the Report submitted to the Scottish Fishery Board on the prospects of developing oyster and mussel culture on the West Coast of Shetland; and if he can furnish the Zetland County Council with the result of the inquiry?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe Fishery Board for Scotland are considering the Report referred to, together with reports regarding other areas in Scotland, but they are not yet in a position to furnish a full Report on the whole subject, or to make any communication to the local authority.