§ Mr. WATTasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether any conclusion had yet been arrived at by the Woods and Forests Department as to the re-letting of the Crown salmon fishings in 524W Loch Ridden, Kyles of Bute; and, if so, whether opportunity will be given to fishermen who pursue their calling for a livelihood, and not only to landowners, to offer for that fishing before a lease is fixed?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANIt has now been decided to offer the Crown salmon fishings in Loch Riddenex adcerso of the lands of Craig for letting by public tender. It will be open to fishermen as well as to landowners to make tenders.