§ MR. HENEAGE (Great Grimsby)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade what alterations have taken place in the Fisheries Department of the Board of Trade in consequence of the lamentable death of Mr. Gray and the promotion of 136 Mr. Swanston; whether it is true that Mr. Berrington will continue to hold the position of Chief Inspector as well as the office of Assistant Secretary of the Fisheries Department; what will be the future position of Mr. Malan at the Board of Trade; and who will in future conduct such local inquiries as may be necessary from time to time in the general interests of those engaged in the great sea fisheries industry of this country?
§ SIR M. HICKS BEACHIn consequence of Mr. Swanston's appointment to the post formerly held by Mr. Gray, the appointment of Assistant Secretary for the Fisheries Department has been conferred on Mr. Berrington, who holds it concurrently with that of Chief Inspector of Fisheries. The status of Mr. Malan will not be altered by this arrangement. Local inquiries will in future be conducted as a rule by Mr. Malan and Mr. Fryer; but Mr. Berrington, in his capacity of Chief Inspector, will be able to inquire in any especially important case in which the Board desire so to employ him, when compatible with the conduct of his duties as Assistant Secretary.