Mr. Woirige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has investigated the variation of interest rates on moneys advanced as loans for the purchase of fishing vessels with a view to arriving at a uniform scale at the present lowest rate; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NobleThe rate of interest on money advanced by the Herring Industry Board and the White Fish Authority is based on the rate at which these bodies borrow from the Exchequer. It would not be desirable to alter this arrangement.