§ Mr. H. MORRISONasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he will make representations to Messrs. John MacCallum and Company, in the interests of agriculture on the West Coast, that the steamship "Hebrides" should be overhauled at some other time than that of the annual bull sales at Oban?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe attention of Messrs. MacCallum and Company has been drawn to the matter referred to. They state that in withdrawing the steamship "Hebrides" for overhaul in February they have regard to the fact, in addition to other considerations, that February is the quietest month in the2152W year in regard to the amount of traffic offered for shipment. On the information available I do not feel justified in making further representations to them on the subject.