§ 65. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is yet in a position to make a full and detailed statement as to the compensation to be paid to the owner, skipper and crew of the Scottish fishing vessel which on 9th October, 1960, was seized by his fishery vessel "Minna" for the loss caused to them by the prosecution against them which in May, 1961, was abandoned by his Department.
§ Mr. MaclayAs I have previously informed the hon. and learned Member, no claim for compensation in respect of legal expenses could be admitted. The skipper's claim for compensation for damage to his gear has now been investigated and I am advised that there is no liability against the Department, and the claim has therefore been refused.