§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War, having regard to the fact that £265,320 has been expended in connection with the Brennan torpedo, and that out of this sum £110,000 was paid for the invention, will he state whether the torpedo was perfected at the time the invention was purchased; and, if not, how much of the remaining £155,320 has been expended in perfecting the torpedo?
THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. POWELL-WILLIAMS,) Birmingham, S.The Brennan torpedo was a perfected invention when the purchase was made, though improvements have since taken place which have involved some comparatively small additional cost.
MR. POWELL-WILLIAMSIf the hon. Member wishes to become closely acquainted with the torpedo, possibly an opportunity might he given to him. [Langhter.]