§ Mr. WASONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty how many sunken steamers lie in Water sound, Burray; if the said steamers have practically destroyed the herring fishing in and around Burray; and if he will take immediate steps to have them removed?
§ Sir J. CRAIGThe Admiralty are not prepared to undertake this work, but they are taking steps to remove the obstructions in Kirk Sound. With that channel cleared, it is not considered that the fishing industry in Burray will be impeded by obstructions in Water Sound, as there is no fishing in the channel itself, and the only drawback will be that fishing vessels will have to make a small detour to the north of Burray Island when proceeding to the eastward.