HC Deb 26 May 1902 vol 108 cc536-7
MR. WEIR ( Ross and Cromarty

To ask the Lord Advocate if he will state in what manner it is proposed to expend the sum of £10,000, which appears in this year's Estimates, Class 4, Vote 6, Item Q, North Sea Fisheries Investigation.

(Answer.) The sum of £16,000, provided for North Sea Fisheries Investigation under the Vote for Scientific Investigation, is intended to meet the initial cost of equipping the two vessels required for the international scheme, together with the cost of working the vessels and this country's share of the joint international expenditure so far as these charges will become payable before the 31st March, 1903.—(Scotch Office.)