MR. J. M'LEOD (Sutherland.)I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland, whether he is aware that H. M. S. Jackal has seized during the previous week seven trawlers found trawling in prohibited Scottish waters; and, whether he will consider, in view of the services rendered by Her Majesty's ships in carrying out the Law, and as a means of further stimulating activity, the desirability of making some allowance in the shape of prize money to the crews of Her Majesty's ships engaged in policeing prohibited waters when a conviction follows seizure?
§ SIR G. O. TREVELYANYes, I am aware that on Saturday the 9th inst. and Sunday the 10th inst. H. M. S. Jackal seized seven trawlers found trawling in prohibited Scottish waters; I am informed by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty that they are averse to any money allowances being made to the crews of Her Majesty's ships for such services.