HC Deb 13 March 1905 vol 142 cc1228-9
MR. LOUGH

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether, in view of the important issues raised in connection with the Navy by Part II. of the Return granted to the hon. Member for Dundee, he can see his way to postpone further discussion of the Estimates until this portion is issued.

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

Every effort has been made to supply this information, and I would like to point out that the fact that the Return is not ready does not throw any obstacle in the way of the proper discussion of the Navy Votes, as later on the House will have an opportunity of dealing with details.

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON (Dundee)

Not on the elimination policy. How can We discuss that?

MR. A. J. BALFOUR

If the hon. Gentleman will put down that Question I will consider it in consultation with the representatives of the Admiralty in this House.