§ 44. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether the Admiralty now regard steam drifters as being of value in time of emergency; and whether he can now announce what part steam drifters will be called upon to play in such an event?
§ Mr. ShakespeareThe Admiralty still regard steam drifters as being of value to the Royal Navy in time of emergency. It is anticipated that a number would then be required for various ancillary duties, but it would not be in the public interest to detail these duties.
Mr. StewartIf that is so, will my hon. Friend represent to the Minister of Agriculture and the Secretary of State for Scotland the desirability of doing something now to prevent the decline of the herring industry?