2965. Who gives out the stores to the fishermen for their outfit?- Mouat generally gives them anything in the way of soft goods, and Gilbert Harrison, junr. supplies them with what they require in the provision shop.
2966. However you have not much experience of that part of the business?-Not much.
2967. I suppose you don't know much about Dunrossness at present?-Not much just now; it is ten years since I was a regular resident there.
2968. Have you been there lately?-It is about twelve months since I was there last.
2969. Have you relations living there still?-Yes. I have brothers there.
2970. What was the reason for your leaving Dunrossness?- Because I thought I could better myself elsewhere.
2971. Had you a farm there?-Yes.
2972. Have you one here?-No.
2973. When you were at Dunrossness, were you bound to fish to any particular person?-No; I happened not to be bound at that time, but I was singular in that respect because there were not many who were not bound.
2974. Is it a common thing in Shetland for a fisherman not to be able to fish for any one he likes?-It is quite common where the landlord is also a fishcurer.