§ 38. Major Sir ARCHIBALD SINCLAIRasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he has instituted a survey of small harbours round the coast; and, if so, whether he will communicate to this House any plans which he may have formed for their repair and improvement?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI have not instituted any such survey as is suggested in the question. In the circumstances the point referred to in the second part of the question does not arise.
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRWas it not stated by the right hon. Gentleman's Department that he was having this inspection made, and personally by himself, and that he was sending an inspector round to make a regular inspection of these harbours?
§ Sir J. GILMOURI certainly will have inquiry made into the ordinary condition of certain main piers and the main appointments but not of the general appointments.