Release of Fishermen.

Oral Answers to Questions — Demobilisation. – in the House of Commons at on 20 March 1919.

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Photo of Mr Archibald Williamson Mr Archibald Williamson , Moray and Nairnshire

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asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he is aware that the following fishermen from the Moray Firth, George Main, George Campbell, Edward M'Leod, John Stewart, Robert Cordiner, Leishman Stewart, William Mone, William M'Pherson, and John Kinnaird, who enlisted in the Royal Naval Reserve in August, 1914, are still employed on H.M.S. "Resource," stationedat Methil, in connection with boom defence; and if, in view of the hardship to these men if they are not released in time for the herring season, which starts in April, he can see his way to demobilise them at an early date, in order that they may not beat a disadvantage in comparison with other fishermen who have already been sent home?

Photo of Mr Thomas Macnamara Mr Thomas Macnamara , Camberwell North West

The Commander-in-Chief, coast of Scotland, is being communicated with, in order to ascertain whether it is possible to find reliefs for these men and others similarly placed.

Photo of Mr Archibald Williamson Mr Archibald Williamson , Moray and Nairnshire

Would it not be better to let the fishermen in the Royal Naval Reserve get back to their calling as soon as possible?

Photo of Mr Thomas Macnamara Mr Thomas Macnamara , Camberwell North West

We appreciate the importance of that, and I will communicate with the hon. Baronet immediately I get the reply from the Commander-in-Chief.