33. Mr. CATHCART WASONasked the Secretary for Scotland how long the 838 Report of the special Commissioners who investigated the possibilities of oyster and mussel culture in the Shetland Isles has been under consideration; and if he will now lay the said Report upon the Table of the House?
Mr. McKINNON WOODThe Fishery Board are considering the Report in connection with inquiries relating to other parts of Scotland with a view to preparing a comprehensive scheme. When they report they propose to deal with Scotland as a whole.