§ 9. Sir ARCHIBALD WILLIAMSONasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, on the termination of the War, patrol and other boats which may be suitable for fishing purposes will be sold; if, when disposing of such vessels, he will give preference to those fishermen who have served in His Majesty's forces during the War; and whether he will arrange to grant special facilities, such as easy terms of payment, so that fishermen who have been absent on active service may resume their calling under the best possible conditions?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAAs far as can be foreseen at present, there will be a number of fishing craft available at various dates after the termination of the War. The arrangements for their disposal have not yet been drawn up, but any applications from men who have served in the Navy during the War will be given every consideration when the time comes.
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that fishermen who have been working at home have accumulated large sums, and are therefore in a better position to pay than those in His Majesty's forces, and will he give easy terms to the latter?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI have no doubt that is quite true, and that is a matter that I have no doubt those who have to give consideration will take into account.
§ Colonel ANSTRUTHER-GRAYWill my right hon. Friend see that Scottish fishermen get their fair share?