§ ADMIRAL FIELD (Sussex, Eastbourne)asked, the Under Secretary of State for India, Whether he can state what progress has been made and what expenditure incurred in the construction of the new dock at Bombay, promised last Session, for Her Majesty's ships of war; also what time will be required to complete the same, and at what estimated cost?
§ THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE (Sir JOHN GORST) (Chatham)The proposals of the Government of India are now under the consideration of the Lords of the Admiralty; and until a decision has been, come to by them it is impossible to state either the time or money required for the work. No expenditure of any importance has yet been incurred. The Secretary of State is most anxious to see this work carried through, and no time shall be lost on his part.