HC Deb 18 February 1907 vol 169 cc534-5
MR. EUGENE WASON (Clackmannan and Kinross)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can give the House any information as to the collision between H.M.S. "Albemarle" and H.M.S. "Commonwealth."

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON

The collision occurred on the night of the 11th instant while the ships were proceeding to Lagos for the manœuvres. The damage to the "Albemarle" was slight, and the estimated cost of repairing her is £750. The damage to the "Commonwealth" was more serious, and will cost about £6,000 to repair. No one was injured. Both ships were able to steam to Gibraltar, and the "Albemarle" has now gone to rejoin the fleet at manœuvres at Lagos.

MR. ARTHUR LEE (Hampshire, Fareham)

Will the "Commonwealth" be removed from the firing line for a long period?

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON

No I think not.