§ 57. Mr. BOOTHBYasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that application has been made by the trustees of the harbours of Peter-head for advances in order to deepen Port Henry Harbour and to construct a slipway; that the present facilities and accommodation are insufficient for the requirements of the fishing fleet; and will he take steps to provide the necessary financial assistance in order that the work may be taken in hand as soon as possible?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. I am informed that a Report has now been furnished by the Fishery Board for Scotland to the Development Commissioners. On receiving the recommendations of the Commissioners, the Treasury will consider what financial assistance, if any, can be given to the scheme under the Development and Road Improvements Act, 1909.
§ Mr. BOOTHBYIf the Report of the Fishery Board is favourable, will the hon. Gentleman undertake to give it his very sympathetic consideration?
§ Mr. BUCHANANMore sympathetic than the last Government?
§ Mr. PETHICK-LAWRENCEThe hon. Member may be quite sure that any favourable Report will be sympathetically considered by the Treasury.