asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what will be the approximate tonnage of the new fishing survey vessel to be laid down at Chatham; and can be give any particulars as to the general design of it?

The approximate tonnage of the new fishing survey vessel is 1,400 tons. The vessel will be flush-decked, built on similar lines to the surveying vessel "Endeavour," and equipped for fishery survey work in cold climates. Further particulars are as follow:

• Length over all—220 feet.
• Beam—35 feet.
• Mean draught—12 feet 6 inches.
• Machinery—triple expansion reciprocating engines, 1,200 I.H.P.
• Single screw, speed 12½ knots.
• Total oil fuel capacity—340 tons.