§ Mr. Boothbyasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether it is proposed to purchase or charter any of the drifters of the herring fleets for war purposes?
§ Mr. ChurchillNo herring drifters have yet been purchased, but a number have been requisitioned for naval purposes. I am unable to say what future requirements may be.
§ Mr. Boothbyasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will arrange for the necessary protection to be given to the drifter fleet for the autumn herring fishing off the East Anglian coast?
§ Mr. ChurchillThe Admiralty have made arrangements to provide suitable protection for the drifter fleet for the autumn herring fishing off the East Anglian coast.