§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the Ross salmon fishings, consisting of about 40 miles of coast line in Argyllshire, are on lease, but only one out of about nine potential fishing stations is being worked; and what proposals, if any, he has to put forward to make this national asset available for beneficial use?
§ Mr. ElliotI presume the hon. and learned Member refers to the fishings at Ross of Mull. It is not always possible for fishing to be carried out profitably at all the stations comprised in a lease, and doubtless the lessee in this case is working all the stations which he considers economically practicable. In any case I have no power to interfere in this matter.