§ MR. WATT (Glasgow, College)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Amiralty, whether the obsolete war vessel recently removed from Holy Loch has yet been sold; and, if so, what was the original cost of that vessel, when was she built, and what price has she now brought; whether the remaining vessels in that loch and in the Kyles of Bute are to be removed and sold; and, if so will he say when he proposes to do this.
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. EDMUND ROBERTSON, Dundee)I assume that my hon. friend refers to the "Immortalite." As this vessel was sold on a percentage basis, her sale value cannot be definitely stated, but the proceeds will not be less than £16,000. She was launched in 1887 and cost £259,527. Two other vessels lying at Holy Loch have recently been sold, and will shortly be removed. The disposal of the remaining vessels is under consideration.