HC Deb 06 June 1907 vol 175 cc830-1
MR. BELLAIRS (Lynn Regis)

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can give approximately the proportion of the whole supply of cordite in the Navy which was manufactured by Kynoch, Limited.

THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. EDMUND ROBERTSON, DUNDEE)

I am informed that no figures are available to enable me to answer this Question with even approximate accuracy.

Mr. BELLAIRS

Will the Government direct the immediate withdrawal of all cordite on board His Majesty's ships which contain mercuric chloride?

MR EDMUND ROBERTSON

I must have notice of that Question.