§ MR. BELLAIRSTo ask the First Lord of the Admiralty on what dates were the contracts placed for the destroyers "Ghurka" and "Afridi" of the 1905 programme; and if he can state, approximately, when all dockyard or other workmen will be out of those ships so that they can be exercised on service.
(Answered by Mr. McKenna.) On 30th August and 21st September, 1905, respectively. The answer to the second part of the hon. Member's Question is, "Ghurka" early in December, "Afridi" not until March next.