HC Deb 09 July 1877 vol 235 c972
SIR JOHN HAY

asked, Whether the Government had taken, or would take, any steps to inquire into the stability of H.M.S. "Inflexible?"

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

I can inform my right hon. and gallant Friend that the Board of Admiralty propose to refer the question to a Commission, or Committee, of independent Gentlemen, not connected with the Admiralty, who, being experts in naval matters, will be well qualified to form an opinion. I cannot at this moment mention their names.