§ MR. BELLAIRSTo ask the First Lord of the Admiralty whether the destroyers "Earnest" and "Lively" were in collision in 1906 during night exercises; and, if so, what was the nature of the damage.
(Answered by Mr. McKenna.) This collision was not reported at the time to the Admiralty, but on inquiry it was found to be of a very minor nature and occurred during the manœuvres, and did not prevent either vessel from continuing on their duties. The "Lively's" log mentions the fact, and that it proceeded immediately afterwards at 10 knots.