§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement about the wreck of the Aberdeen trawler "Ben Arthur" in Stornoway Bay on 3rd March, 1965.
§ Mr. MasonThe "Ben Arthur" dragged her anchor in a strong gale off Goat Island, Stornoway, early on 3rd March. The vessel's engine could not be started satisfactorily and because the ship was possibly in danger of being driven on to the rocks, the Stornoway lifeboat stood by and volunteers made ready to help from the land. A few hours later when the weather moderated the lifeboat was able to tow the vessel into Stornoway harbour. The crew of 12, none of whom was hurt, remained on board throughout.