§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the terms under which dredging of fishing harbours in the Firth of Forth is carried out by the Fishery Board for Scotland; and what reply has been given to the recent request for the dredging of Pittenweem harbour?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe authorities of Scottish fishery harbours are required to make payment for the services of the dredgers calculated at a rate dependent on the nature of the material to be removed. The normal rate for ordinary soft material is 2s. 6d, per cubic yard, hopper measurement. In so far as an authority is unable to bear the cost of the necessary dredging, the charge may, with the consent of the Development Commissioners, be waived either in whole or in part.
The application for the dredging of Pittenweem harbour relates to dredging after the termination of the winter fishing and was received only on the 8th instant. The application is receiving consideration.
§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can now announce the detailed terms of the scheme of loans available for the building of new motor-vessels under the recent Herring Industry Act?
§ Mr. ColvilleI am informed that the new Herring Industry Board have the formulation of a scheme of loans under active consideration.