§ MR. KNATCHBULL-HUGESSENI beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is now able to state the decision of the Government, with respect to the system of classification in Her Majesty's Dockyards?
§ THE CIVIL LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. E. ROBERTSON,) DundeeAs I have frequently stated in the House, all the Dockyard questions are being considered together, and it is not desirable to announce a decision on any one until the general result can be stated. I have, therefore, nothing to add to my former answers to the hon. Gentleman.
§ MR. KNATCHBULL-HUGESSENIs the hon. Gentleman aware that there is the greatest anxiety and dissatisfaction in the Dockyard on this question, and that most conflicting rumours have gained currency as to the intentions of the Government?
§ MR. E. ROBERTSONI have not heard of any rumours. We are doing our best to come to a decision as soon as possible.