§ 8. Mr. MACPHERSONasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he proposes to put into force the recommendations of Lord Mackenzie's Committee on Trawling?
The SECRETARY for SCOTLAND (Mr. W. Adamson)The recommendations of the Committee with regard to the service for policing the fisheries have been considered and, with the consent of the Treasury, it has been decided to strengthen the service in the following respects: Two small fast auxiliary craft to operate independently of the existing cruisers will be added to the flea, An additional hydroplane will be attached to one of the existing cruisers. One cruiser will be fitted experimentally with wireless apparatus. Provision will be wade for occasional hiring of trawlers or drifters to replace cruisers undergoing overhaul or to meet special emergencies. Parliament will be asked to make the necessary financial provision on the Vote for the Fishery Board for the coming financial year. The other recommendations of the Report, including those which relate to international action and to legislation, are receiving my consideration.
§ Captain Viscount CURZONIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the ships hitherto employed on this duty are inferior in speed, and will he state if the 718 additional ships referred to are going to have a greater speed than those which have been employed up to now?