39. Sir M. MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will cause proceedings to be taken against the owners of the trawler convicted of illegal trawling, on 20th May, at Portree as well as against the skipper for the value of the fishermen's nets then destroyed?
§ Mr. SKELTONIt is very doubtful if there is any power to take proceedings against any person except the person responsible for causing the damage, but my right hon. Friend is in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Lord Advocate on the subject.