HC Deb 24 March 1908 vol 186 cc1197-8
VISCOUNT CASTLEREAGH

I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty why the "Dreadnought" fired her annual course in Aranci Bay.

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON

Experience of a battle practice in the "Dreadnought" was urgently required for the fitting of other ships of her class building. Her experimental cruise to Aranci afforded the earliest opportunity.

VISCOUNT CASTLEREAGH

How many shots were fired before the actual course was taken into consideration?

MR. EDMUND ROBERTSON

I have no information, but if the noble Lord wishes I will inquire.