HC Deb 02 May 1902 vol 107 cc558-9
MR. WILLIAM ALLAN

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether H.M.S. "Diadem" is going I under her own steam to the Fairfield Works, Glasgow, to be repaired, or whether she is to be towed round; and whether the whole of the work to be done to the machinery and boilers is tendered for; if so, what is the amount of the tender, and what time is specified by the Admiralty for her completion.

MR. ARNOLD - FORSTER

The "Diadem" will be towed to Glasgow. The whole of the repairs will be done under a schedule of prices. The date for completion is not yet fixed, but arrangements are being made for the performance of the work as rapidly as possible.

MR. WILLIAM ALLAN

Is this vessel in such a condition that she has to be towed round and cannot steam?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

The vessel is to be towed round as her boiler casings have been partially removed.