H.M.S. "PHAETON."

HC Deb 01 June 1893 vol 12 c1746

MR. GIBSON BOWLES

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty on what ground the relief of H.M.S. Phaeton which has now been in commission in the Mediterranean for over six years, is now a fourth time postponed, and that of the Undaunted has been substituted for it?

*THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Sir U. KAY-SIHTTLK-WORTH,) Lancashire, Clitheroe

The suggestions in the question are not in accordance with the facts. The Undaunted is ordered home before the Phaeton because she has been longer in commission.