HC Deb 10 August 1905 vol 151 c941
MR. RENWICK (Newcastle-on-Tyne)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether, as the object of British warships is to overtake and fight, rather than to avoid, an enemy, it is still considered of vital importance to only use smokeless steam coal in the Navy; and, if not, can orders be given to use one-half, or at least one-third, of Northumberland best steam coal.

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

This suggestion cannot be adopted, as invisibility is of importance in all naval operations.