§ MR. J. O'CONNOR (for Dr. TANNER)asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any steps were being, or would be, taken to create and organize the necessary dockyard staff at Haulbowline; and whether it was the intention of the Admiralty to import or to employ local skilled artificers?
§ LORD G. HAMILTONAs I have frequently stated before, the Admiralty do not intend to set up a large dockyard establishment at Haulbowline. Measures will be taken to provide a staff sufficient for any casual work that from time to time the wants of the service or the facilities of the locality may require to be undertaken there.
§ MR. J. O'CONNORHas the money voted last year for the purchase of machinery at these docks been expended, and if so, what use is to be made of it?
§ LORD G. HAMILTONI cannot answer the question offhand, but I imagine that the principal part of the money has been expended.