HC Deb 29 April 1915 vol 71 c825
37. Mr. WATT

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is the intention of his Department to close the Clyde and other estuaries of Scotland against yachting during the approaching summer; and, if so, whether he will publish the decision speedily in view of the number of interests involved?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The Admiralty have decided that definite limits should be drawn at each harbour or estuary outside of which no cruising of yachts or pleasure boats can be allowed. Before a regatta is held within the limits of the authorised port or waters, the permission of the senior naval officer should be obtained. Excursion steamer traffic can be permitted only so far as it serves for conveyance of necessaries to places off the mainland. All such sailings must be made under licence from the local naval authorities. These authorities are authorised to publish the limits within which pleasure cruising, etc., is allowed, and requests for information as regards particular areas should be addressed to them. In the case of Scottish waters, the authority concerned is the Admiral Commanding, Coast of Scotland, Rosyth.