§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether, since herring drifters are regarded by the Admiralty as necessary for the defence of this country, but are now rapidly declining in numbers, he will indicate whether the new motor-drifters to be provided under the Herring Industry Act, 1938, are likely to be called into naval service in time of emergency; and, if so, what sizes and types of such vessels will first be requisitioned?
§ Mr. ShakespeareWhen the characteristics of these new motor drifters are known, the Admiralty will consider to what extent it will be necessary to utilise any of them for naval purposes in war.