§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to announce a decision concerning the placing of an order for the construction of a fisheries protection vessel for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
§ Mr. John MacKayMy right hon. Friend is considering replacing the FPV Norna which was commissioned in 1959. A contract has been placed for the preparatory design work. It is too early to say when tenders might be invited and an order placed.