§ MR. HARMSWORTH (Caithnessshire)To ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that during the recent prize firing of H.M.S. "Formidable," one hit only out of twenty eight shots fired from the twelve-inch guns was made; and whether he can state the approximate cost of each shell fired by these guns.
(Answered by Mr. Arnold-Forster.) As I stated in my reply to the hon. Member for Portsmouth yesterday, attention has been called to the unsatisfactory results of the prize firing in H.M.S. "Formidable," and special steps are being taken with regard to it. The cost of each practice projectile for the twelve-inch guns is approximately £7 10s.