HC Deb 16 December 1908 vol 198 c1843
MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY (St. Andrews Burghs)

I beg to ask the First Lord of the Admiralty how many men are now employed at the new naval dock at Rosyth, and in what capacity.

THE FIRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. MCKENNA,) Monmouthshire, N.)

Tenders have net yet been received for the new works at Rosyth, but they are due next week. No men are, therefore, employed on the naval dock, which is included in the contract.

MR. ARTHUR LEE (Hampshire, Fareham)

When does the right hon. Gentleman anticipate that serious operations will commence?

MR. MCKENNA

Until I receive the tenders I cannot say.

MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY

Can the right hon. Gentleman explain the reason for the delay?

MR. MCKENNA

I am waiting for tenders.