2925. You are now employed on weekly wages by Mr. Harrison, fish merchant, Lerwick?-Yes.
2926. You cure his fish when they are landed in Bressay?-Yes.
2927. You are his superintendent there and have charge of all his men?-Yes.
2928. How many men are employed under you?-It is generally women and lads who are employed under me.
2929. Is Mr. Harrison a large trader in the home fishing?-Not in the home fishing; principally in the Faroe fishing.
2930. Are his fish from that fishery landed in Bressay?-Yes.
2931. How many people are generally employed there?-The numbers vary according to the demand for work. They may range from 80 to 60 hands daily for five months in the year, during the fish-curing season.
2932. Mr. Harrison has a store in Lerwick, where he sells all kinds of provisions and dry goods?-Yes, he has a provision shop and a clothier's shop; they are different shops.
2933. Do you and the other persons employed in his fish-curing establishment deal at these shops? Do you get your supplies for your families there?-Not generally, unless we choose to do so.
2934. But in point of fact, do you get many of your [Page 65] supplies there?-I buy the greater part of my groceries from that shop.