§ MR. ARTHUR LEE (Hampshire, Fareham)I beg to ask the Civil Lord of the Admiralty if he can state approximately when the main contract for the works at Rosyth is likely to be let.
§ MR. EDMUND ROBERTSONNothing can be done till Vote 10 is passed by the House. In the event of Vote 10 being taken early, it may be possible to let the contract during the summer.
§ MAJOR ANSTRUTHER-GRAY (St. Andrew's Burghs)Can the right hon. Gentleman give any indication when Vote 10 will be taken?
§ MR. EDMUND ROBERTSONI propose to take it in accordance with the usual custom immediately after Vote 1, as new works cannot be undertaken till Vote 10 is passed.