HC Deb 20 February 1885 vol 294 c907
MR. GOURLEY

asked the Civil Lord of the Admiralty, If tenders for the Ships and Torpedo Boats intended to be built in private yards are to be procured by public or private tender?

SIR THOMAS BRASSEY

Tenders are invited from known competent firms, and 37 firms have been asked to send in tenders, and there is thus limited competition.