§ 94. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has considered the scheme in writing on fleet re-building sent to him by Messrs. Craig Stores (Aberdeen) Ltd., the object of which is to encourage, with Government assistance, Aberdeen fishing vessel owners to dispose of their existing steam trawlers and substitute for them modern diesel units; if he is aware that this scheme has the approval of many fishing vessel owners in Aberdeen; and whether he will take steps to procure the Government help required to implement the scheme.
§ Mr. MaclayI have considered this proposal. It would need legislation, and I am not satisfied that its advantages would outweigh the difficulties to which it would give rise.