§ 33. Dr. CHAPPLEasked the Under-Secretary to the Scottish Board of Health whether any representations have been made to him regarding the progressive depreciation of fishing in the River Nith in Dumfriesshire; and whether he proposes to take any action in the interest of Scottish fisheries similar to that taken by his English colleagues in the interest of fisheries in England?
§ Captain ELLIOTThe reply to the first part of the question is in the negative. My Noble Friend is aware, how- 2329 ever, that there are complaints of serious pollution of the Nith and information regarding such pollution is at present being collected by the Fishery Board and the Board of Health.
§ Dr. CHAPPLEIs the Department taking any steps to make itself acquainted with the facts?
§ Captain ELLIOTThe reply is contained in the latter part of the question. W are obtaining information on the subject at present.