HC Deb 18 March 1907 vol 171 cc484-5
MR. MORTON

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will state the names, tonnage, and speed of the cruisers employed by the Fishery Board (Scotland) for the detection of illegal trawling.

MR. SINCLAIR

The following are the names, tonnage, and speed of the cruisurs employed by the Fishery Board in the detection of illegal trawling:—

Cruiser. Gross Tonnage. Speed.
"Brenda" 174 12.5 knots.
"Minna" 280.63 12.75 knots.
"Freya" 280 12.5 knots.
"Vigilant" 185 11 knots
H.M.S. "Ringdove" 805 about 9 or 12 knots with forced draft.
MR. MORTON

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the speed of the trawlers?

MR. SINCLAIR

No, Sir.

MR. A. WILLIAMSON (Elgin and Nairn)

Is it intended to provide any faster vessels?

MR. SINCLAIR

No, Sir. No funds are available at present.