§ MR. JAMES HOPE (Sheffield, Brightside)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether any orders for armour plate have been given out by the Admiralty since his statement on the subject on 10th March.
§ THE CIVIL LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. PRETYMAN,) Suffolk, WoodbridgeNo orders have been given out since the date mentioned, but the information necessary to enable manufacturers to tender will be ready at a very early date.