MR. J. F. HOPE) (Sheffield, Bright-sideI beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can state approximately when any further orders for armour plate will be issued by the Admiralty.
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. PRETYMAN,) Suffolk, WoodbridgeOrders for armour are placed as necessary to keep pace with the requirements of ships under construction The next orders will probably be out in about two months.