§ Mr. MORTONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the need of a beacon light near the entrance to the Brora Harbour, Sutherland; and whether he will bring the matter to the notice of the Commission of Northern Lighthouses?
Mr. ROBERTSONThe Board of Trade have not received any representations in regard to this matter since 1907, when the hon. Member forwarded to the Department a petition from fishermen urging the need of a beacon. On that occasion, as the hon. Member was informed, the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses stated that as the spot did not lie in the track of passing trade, they did not feel justified in marking it at the expense of the General Lighthouse Fund, to which fishermen do not contribute, at all events until more generally needed works had been undertaken. I am communicating with the Commissioners to ascertain their present views.