HC Deb 07 May 1900 vol 82 c877
DR. TANNER (Cork County, Mid)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty if it has been found necessary to change the Belleville boilers in the new Royal yacht; and if Scotch cylindrical boilers are to be substituted, and if it is necessary to put 140 tons of cement ballast in the ship's hold to ensure her stability.

MR. MACARTNEY

There is no intention of changing the Belleville boilers in the new Royal yacht. A certain amount of ballast will be used to ensure the stability of the ship, being the same as originally contemplated in the design.