§ MR. WILLIAM ALLANI beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty 559 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 - FORSTERThe "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 ALLANIs this vessel in such a condition that she has to be towed round and cannot steam?
§ MR. ARNOLD-FORSTERThe vessel is to be towed round as her boiler casings have been partially removed.