§ 12. Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYasked how many trawlers and drifters were built for the Admiralty during the War; how many have been disposed of, to whom, and on what terms; and what it is proposed to do with the remainder?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAFour hundred and fifty-eight trawlers and 227 drifters were built for the Admiralty during the War. Up to date fifty-seven trawlers and thirteen drifters have been disposed of by sale to the highest bidders in the open market. Proposals for dealing with the remainder are under consideration.