§ MR. FLYNN (Cork Co., N.)I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty what are the steps which the Government are taking, or are going to take, with regard to Haulbowline; and when do they propose (if at all) to erect the necessary workshops in connection with the dockyard?
§ LORD G. HAMILTONI have already answered this question three times. The dock and basin at Haulbowline are complete. Existing buildings and machinery are being adapted and provided for fitters' workshops, and will shortly be completed.
§ MR. FLYNNAt what date may the docks be expected to be completed, or at least so advanced that operations on a ship may be begun?
§ LORD G. HAMILTONThat is a question I can hardly answer. It must be remembered that the yard at Haulbowline is a graving dock, and will only be used when a ship is damaged below the water-line.