HC Deb 17 February 1904 vol 130 cc10-1
MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that the Walpole Commission in their Report, dated July, 1890, recommended the establishment of a training ship for the Royal Navy at Stornoway; and will he say whether the Board of Admiralty can see their way to adopt the proposal.

THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. PRETYMAN,) Suffolk, Woodbridge

The Admiralty are aware of the recommendations of the Walpole Commission, but cannot see their way to establish a training ship at Stornoway.