§ 70. Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that salmon fishermen in Scotland are compelled to work very long hours on weekdays and all day on Sundays if the weather is stormy, and the conditions under which they work, therefore, are worse than usual; and whether, in his forthcoming legislation, he will insert provisions limiting the hours of work of these fishermen, abolishing Sunday labour, securing their wages, and improving conditions by allowing them further opportunities of earning their livelihood?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe only condition of employment of salmon fishermen on which representations have been made to my Department in recent years is that relating to employment on Sunday on occasions when weather conditions prevent the removal of the leaders of nets on Saturday. Proposals to deal with this point were included in a private Member's Bill introduced last Session. The Government do not intend to introduce a Salmon Fisheries Bill this Session.