§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty why the gunboat Foxhound, recently sent to Stornoway to protect the fishing grounds round the Island of Lewis from the depredations of steam trawlers, has remained in harbour almost continuously since her arrival?
SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTHSince the Foxhound went to the Island of Lewis she has been at sea several times; but during the whole time no trawlers have been seen or heard of.
§ MR. WEIRMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman from whom he obtained his information? I have a, telegram here to the effect that the vessel was only nine days at sea and 33 in harbour.
SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTHMy information naturally comes from the Commander. During the first portion of the time it was blowing very hard. Since then the vessel has been out several times.
§ MR. WEIRIs it not the fact the Foxhound can only steam eight knots an hour? Has she ever fired a, shot at a trawler?
*SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTHNo trawlers have been seen or heard of. I must ask for notice of the question as to speed.