§ MR. MILDMAY (Devonshire, Totnes)To ask the Prime Minister whether, in view of the distress among the fishermen of Plymouth and the neighbouring coast, he is able to state before the Easter Recess whether any determination has been come to as to the appointment of a 1791 Committee of investigation into the action of foreign trawlers, suggested a fortnight since by the Secretary to the Admiralty.
§ (Answered by Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman.) The whole question of the marine police is under the consideration of the Government. The "Argus," a very efficient vessel, fitted with search lights, has been sent to the Devon and Cornwall fishery ground, whilst one of the regular vessels told off for that duty is under repair, and she will be retained there for the present.