HC Deb 26 February 1914 vol 58 cc1952-3
75. Mr. ROBERT HARCOURT

asked the Secretary for Scotland if he is now prepared to say whether steps will be taken to provide assistance for fishermen; and whether he will favourably consider the scheme of advances for installing oil engines suggested in the Minority Report of the recent Departmental Committee?

Mr. McKlNNON WOOD

The Report of the Departmental Committee has just been Issued. It deals with many important subjects, and it will take some time to give it proper consideration.

Mr. ROBERT HARCOURT

Will the right hon. Gentleman express any opinion upon the latter part of the question?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I would rather not at present.