§ Mr. WASONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that the continuance of the line of iron hurdles extending from Clestrain to Graemsay is a continuing cause of trouble; and if Le will state whether there is any necessity for the retention of these hurdles in view of the loss caused to the town and district of Stromness and neighbourhood?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAIt is recognised that the obstruction has been a source of serious inconvenience to the town and district of Stromness. Steps are in progress at this moment to widen the passage considerably, but the great difficulty of this work is probably not generally realised. It is thought that if the work now in progress is successful and the passage properly lighted, the troubles referred to in the question will disappear.