HC Deb 07 May 1894 vol 24 c474
MR. WEIR

I 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. TREVELYAN

A 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. TREVELYAN

For the protection of fishers on the West Coast.

MR. HENEAGE

Against what?

SIR G. TREVELYAN

Against trawling.