15,245. Is the work all done in contract with them?-Yes.
15,246. Do they give orders to their employés in the same way as Leask?-I think they manage it themselves, both there and at Linga, with the exception of the washing.
15,247. Do you pay them in cash?-Yes.
15,248. Have you any transactions with the people employed by them?-No.
15,249. Had they an account for goods in any shop?-Not so far as I am aware.
15,250. In what way are the people paid whom Leask sends to you with orders?-They are paid in cash altogether.
15,251. Have you a written agreement with your Faroe fishers?- Yes; I have a separate one for each smack every year.
15,252. Do you stipulate in that agreement what deductions are to be made?-Yes; at least that is done generally. The deductions, including the expenses of curing and bringing the fish to market, and master's and mate's fees, score-money, and cost of bait, are made from the gross proceeds, and then the balance is divided into two-one half going to the men, and the other to the owners.
15,253. Is there not a deduction for commission?-No; that is generally just an understanding.
15,254. What is that understanding?-That a commission is to be charged. In the account I have produced for the 'Gondola' commission and guarantee are charged at 5 per cent.,