HC Deb 26 October 1899 vol 77 cc738-9
MR. WEIR

I beg to ask the Lord Advocate if he will state whether the Fishery Board have yet advertised for tenders for the new cruiser; and, if not, will he say when tenders will be invited; and will he also state what is to be her tonnage, cost, and speed.

*MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAY

The Fishery Board are not yet in a position to advertise for tenders, or to announce particulars as to the construction of their new vessel.

MR. WEIR

Will the right hon. Gentleman get some information as to when the Fishery Board will be prepared to commence this vessel, seeing that a year has elapsed since money was voted for the purpose?

*MR. A. GRAHAM MURRAY

I told the hon. Member on the Estimates that his questions on this subject had been really disastrous. We do not intend to give information at a period which may have the effect of raising the prices.