Mr. C. WASONasked the Secretary for Scotland if he is aware that the Skerries Isles, Lerwick, have difficulty in procuring necessities of life and have no opportunity of disposing of their fish; and, in view of the fact that the Board of Trade are prepared, with the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses, to co-operate with other Departments to secure regular communication, he will take the matter into his most serious consideration?
§ Mr. MUNROI understand that arrangements have been made in connection with the mail service for weekly calls at these islands by a motor boat which can carry fish as well as other commodities; and, as there is a good market in Lerwick, according to my information, for the sale of the Skerries catch of fish during winter and spring, the question of the disposal of the fish appears to be met so far as is reasonably practicable. I have requested the Fishery Board for Scotland to keep this aspect of the matter in view.