HC Deb 01 December 1936 vol 318 cc1050-1W
Mr. BENJAMIN SMITH

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will give a list of the persons employed as master, officers, and crew of steamship "Mirupanu," the nationality in each case, and the rates of wages paid?

Dr. BURGIN

Following is the information:

Mr. ELLIOT

I am aware of the hardships of life in many parts of the Highlands and Islands and of the limited opportunities at present available to the younger generation in these areas. As regards the second part of the question a Committee of the Scottish Development Council, with the full co-operation of the Departments concerned, is at present investigating economic conditions in the areas and the possibilities of development.