§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether he is now in a position to state when the new cruisers for the protection of the fisheries around the Island of Lewis and on the western mainland will be ready for service?
§ SIR G. TREVELYANA cruiser has been bought, but something very considerable will have to be done to her to fit her for the service. I have telegraphed to know when she will be ready, and have not yet received the reply. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman will repeat the question in two days time.
§ MR. HENEAGE (Great Grimsby)For what special purpose has this cruiser been bought?
§ SIR G. TREVELYANFor the protection of fishers on the West Coast.
§ MR. HENEAGEAgainst what?
§ SIR G. TREVELYANAgainst trawling.