§ Sir L. HARMSWORTHasked the Secretary for Scotland if he will state the date of construction and the average speed of the "Norna," "Minna," "Freya," "Brenda," and "Vigilant"?
§ Mr. MUNROThe dates of construction of the fishery cruisers are as follows:
"Vigilant" … … … 1886 "Brenda" … … … 1898 "Minna" … … … 1899 "Freya" … … … 1904 "Norna" … … … 1909 The speed at which the vessels cruise varies according to the duty on which they 417W are engaged, but averages 8 or 9 knots. They can, however, attain a greater speed if required.