§ MR. BELLAIRS (Lynn Regis)To ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he is aware that in the bottom plates of H.M.S. "Antrim," completed two years ago, serious erosion has set up; and, if the facts are as stated, whether any explanation can be offered, and whether any investigation has been held.
§ (Answered by Mr. Edmund Robertson.) Reports have been received of somewhat extensive pitting and oxidation in the bottom of the "Antrim." Steps were immediately taken to deal with the matter, and according to the latest report the pitting has been arrested on one half of the ship, and the other half will be similarly treated. An investigation has been held, and a Report received to the effect that the cause of the pitting cannot yet be definitely stated, but the question is still under consideration.