14. Major WOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has completed his investigations into the question of a comprehensive scheme of insurance for fishermen; and whether he is now in a position to announce the Government's proposals in the matter?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. T. Johnston)Inquiries into this question are still proceeding. The question, as the hon. Mem- 10 ber is aware, is necessarily a complicated and difficult one, but there will be no avoidable delay. I am not at the moment in a position to make any further statement on the subject.
Major WOODCan the hon. Gentleman give me any idea of how long it will take to conduct this inquiry?
§ Mr. JOHNSTONIt all depends on the reports that we get from the responsible insurance interests, with whom we are in consultation.
§ Mr. C. WILLIAMSDoes the inquiry include English as well as Scottish fishermen?
§ Mr. JOHNSTONNo, Sir; in this particular inquiry we are only considering, from the Scottish Office point of view, the question of Scotland.