§ DR. TANNERI beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty how many labourers and artisans are now employed at Haulbowline Docks; what buildings have been completed during the past and present financial years; what total amount has been spent on the works up to the present time; and whether there is any immediate prospect of their completion?
§ * THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Lord G HAMILTON,) Middlesex, EalingAbout 50 men are employed daily, on the average. No new buildings were erected during the past financial year, but various works were carried out at a cost of £6,800, and it is proposed to spend on similar works about £6,200 during the present financial year. The total cost of the extension works, which were completed in 1888, exclusive of the annual minor works and repairs, was about £567,000. The extension works have been practically completed, but it may be necessary to make some small addition hereafter.
§ DR. TANNERHow soon will the docks' be able to receive a ship?
§ * LORD G. HAMILTONI am not certain, but I think that a ship could be docked there at the present moment.
§ MR. J. O'CONNOR) (Tipperary, S.Money was obtained for the erection of certain machinery last year or the year before. Has the machinery been erected, and, if so, what is being done with it; if any work has been done, what is its character?
§ * MR. SPEAKEROrder, order ! That is a question which requires notice.