§ 29. Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he can give any information with regard to Grants from the Development Fund to the harbours of Anstruther, Pittenweem, and St. Monan's, respectively?
Mr. MASTER MANI understand that applications for advances in aid of the improvement of the three harbours to which the hon. and gallant Member refers are still under consideration by the Development Commissioners.
§ Mr. WEDGWOODDo the Grants from the Development Commissioners depend upon the pressure of Members of Parliament?
§ Mr. MASTERMANThe Development Fund was created in order that there might not be any pressure from Members of Parliament.
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYCan the right hon. Gentleman give an idea when a decision will be arrived at?
§ Mr. MASTERMANI am afraid I cannot.