§ MR. FORWOOD (Lancashire, Ormskirk)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty if an official inquiry will be held, and by whom conducted, to ascertain whether the structural arrangements and design of the Victoria contributed in any degree to her sinking so immediately after the collision, including the question whether the principle of sub-division adopted in her was an advantage or otherwise to her stability and power of flotation, with a view to ascertain if any change is desirable in regard to future battle-ships?
SIR U. KAY-SHUTTLEWORTHIt is necessary to wait till after the Court Martial before this question can be answered.